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Free Rubber Stamp from iPrint. Personalized with up to 5 lines of text! Great for kids or return addresses.

Welcome to our newest partner! Disneyshopping.com

Are you looking for surveys for moms to make a little extra money? We have some new ones!

Join the What To Expect Online Pregnancy Club and get everything you need – nutrition, health, beauty tips; answers, support, and more!

We've got all the hot after Thanksgiving sales!! They are not over yet!

Need ideas for making creative holiday greeting cards out of your digital photos?

Will you be traveling with pets this holiday season? If so, check out Cindy's latest article!

Did you see the Braun Tassimo TA 1400 Hot Beverage System on Martha Stewart's Apprentice? See a demonstration online! Its smart technology makes hot chocolate, coffee, and tea.

To Baste or Not To Baste? Karen answers that question while she talks turkey for your Thanksgiving meal! With one day left until Thanksgiving, Karen shares her tips for preparing the meal in advance. Plus, two bonus recipes! Orange Cranberry Sauce and Sage Stuffing with Dry Cherries!

Do you like to keep up with the latest movies? We are looking for moms to earn money writing movie reviews for our site! We need 5 moms to be official reviewers for our site. No catch! If you would like to be an official movie reviewer for Helping Moms Connect, email us at reviewer@helpingmomsconnect.com

Karen may be on her way to California, but she left us a new recipe. Get ready for Chocolate Turtle Fondue!

Join Box Tops for Education today and you could win 10,000 Bonus Box Tops for your school!

Karen has cooked up a great new recipe! Italian Smothered Pork Chops

Celebrate National Care week November 5-11! Download a free Care Bears Preschool Kit or find Care Bears events in your local area!

ParentalGuidance.org - Making the Internet Safe for Families. Free.

Lane Bryant We love that you do not have to be a size 2 to enjoy fashionable clothes!

Receive FREE shipping on any order of $75 or more. Use promo code 06954741 at checkout. Expires 11-16-05. Enter promotion code 00257176 at checkout to save 25% off of orders over $75.

Win up to $25 Million just for playing games! Or reading the news, searching the Web, checking email, or even looking at hot celebrity photos. Everything you do on iWon.com means more chances to win daily cash prizes - up to $25 Million! So get in on the action – click here for chances to win daily cash!

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Buy breast cancer awareness items such as jewelry, clothes and crafts.

drugstore.com has many new deals. Get up to 20% off Olay. (Ends 11-4-05)

Win a Mickey Mouse DVD Player from Helping Moms Connect!

Prepare your pets for Halloween with Cindy's tips.

Are you a Pittsburgh Steelers fan? Send a free ecard today!

What goes with a party better than Guacamole? Try Karen's mom-tested recipe!

Join our message boards to meet moms and talk about issues unique to us!

Managing your PMS symptoms is easy with help from PMS.Com. Learn about mood swings, anxiety, fatigue, back pain, bloating, cravings, treatment, relief and more.

Oriental Trading Company, Inc. You've shopped Oriental Trading Company before for crafts and novelties, but have you checked out their new party supplies and scrapbooking materials? Check out their new selections. Once you order from them once, you will regularly get catalogs with free shipping offers, coupons, and gifts with purchase.

We just tried Oust for the first time and love it!! Sign up for FREE Clean Home Journal newsletter from SC Johnson, the makers of Oust. Get free samples, coupons, plus recipes, cleaning tips, more!

Helping Moms Connect is proud to announce our Connect with Kids Campaign to help the children who are victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Read Tricia's review of The Melting Pot in Indianapolis. It is fondue fun!

Hiring a babysitter? See our babysitter checklist.

Surprise your family this weekend with Karen's recipe for Chocolate Crepes. This recipe is user friendly!!

Pillsbury’s free Cooking for Two e-Newsletter offers recipes, tips and coupons. Sign up now.

Do You Suffer From Persistent Menstrual Pain?  

Looking for one of the hottest items for kids this holiday season? Get it now on preorder before we get too close to Christmas! FLY Pentop Computer- Pre-order yours today @ eToys (available 10.16)!

GoodysOnline.com Goody's offers families a wide selection of sizes and national brands like Levi's, Lee, Dockers, Keds and New Balance along with exclusive private labels, Duck Head, Pierre Cardin and Hawaiian Tropic -All at Low Prices!

The newest must-have book for toddlers? If You Give a Pig a Party by Laura Numeroff and Felicia Bond.

Cool freebie! Free french fries from Ore-Ida!

Club Mom and Helping Moms Connect Press Release

For the first time on DVD! Order Cinderella (Disney Special Platinum Edition) for an October 4 release. Pair it with Disney's Princess Magazine for a great Christmas gift for your little princess!

It's football time! Check out Karen's two new make-ahead recipes, Proscuitto Pinwheels and S’More Cheesecake Pops.

Have you heard of this new diet? Eat well, drink wine and lose weight with the Mediterranean Diet at eDiets.com.

Keeping well with Diabetes. Click here for FREE information

We've moved our discounts for moms

FREE ADHD Information kit. Learn about a once-daily medication. Includes DVD/CD-ROM, click here..

We found another reason that we love Highlights Magazine! When you subscribe, you get a code each month that you can use to log into the website and get even more games and puzzles for free!

Highlights Clearance - Shop Now!

Disney is giving away free tickets to see its new movie The Greatest Game Ever Played in select cities.

Indy moms! The Fishers Gets Moving EXPO will be at the Fieldhouse on September 10. They will be taking donations for the Hurricane Katrina victims all day. It will be a family FUN day with games, demonstrations, and give-a-ways. All donations will be given to the Red Cross directly to benefit the Katrina victims.

Smart moms are taking advantage of the benefits of NFO MySurvey and making money! Read two reviews of NFO MySurvey and start making a little spare cash yourself!

Karen is calling all chocolate lovers this week with her recipe for Fudge Fantasy Pie!

Get Summer's latest beauty tips--make your own Green Tea Tonic!

Magazines.com. Did you know that you can get a subscription to Parenting, Woman's Day, or Family Fun for less than $5 a year? Stop buying them in the grocery aisle!.

Take $5 Off a large selection of HOT Summer Magazines at Magazines.com

Oxygen is donating up to $10,000 to patients of the New Orleans Children's Hospital. Click here to see how you can help by submitting your email address.

Our hearts go out to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Get information on how you can help. Raise money for Hurricane Katrina victims by bidding on eBay items. See a young girl's Happy Meal toy collection that she is auctioning off for the Red Cross relief effort.

We always find good deals from Sherman's Top 25 email list. This Week's Top 25 Travel Deals!

Send a free Steelers ecard!

Karen is cooking up Panzanella (Bread Salad) this week!

Come visit our newly upgraded message boards! We've added a discount section, HTML use, and avatars! As always, our message boards for moms are free!

We've been scoping out old classmates lately at Reunion.com! Find Old Friends, Lost Loves or Anyone

Do you spend a part of your day every day clicking around the internet? Put those clicks to use and make money for animal rescue and breast cancer research.

Would you like to make a little bit of money on your own website? Earn money placing ads on websites, newsletters, search engine marketing, and email. We've been doing great with PrimaryAds.

Have you been feeding your pet artificial sweeteners? Find out why you should not!

Karen sends greetings and a recipe from California as she house hunts! Try her Home Away From Home Feel Good Chicken Dinner.

Do you own pets? If you do, you know that they can be expensive. Same money where you can! This deal is available only to selected PETCO partners!  

Save 10% on orders of $50 or more at PETCO.com with Promo Code PETCOCOUPON!

 

Have you been struggling to lose weight and considering joining Weight Watchers? Read one mom's blog as she journeys through Weight Watchers online.

Save at Macy's! Last Chance to Save! Biggest Home Sale of the Season: Save 10 - 50% + values

Get a free sample of Calgon Perfect Bliss here!

NEW from Highlights.com! Get a FREE Hidden Pictures Playground Book Today!

Fresh fish makes a great summer dinner. Try Karen's recipe for Pan Seared Snapper or Tilapia with Tomatoes and Olives.

Are you a part of the eBay craze? Read one mom's eBay tips and tricks

Popcorn Factory We've been sending gifts from the Popcorn Factory for years! They make perfect for back to school, baby gifts, a first week of college, and more.

Save $5 on Any Purchase! Use code SUMMERSAVINGS at checkout

Or get the 2 Gallon Kaleidoscope Family Pack - Was $29.99, now only $14.99

Are you looking for free digital pictures? Try Digital Picture King for all of your digital picture needs.

NESTLE TOLL HOUSE® - Sign up for great baking advice, recipes - and SAVINGS! Also, check out other free samples, exciting coupons and exclusive discounts from other top brands at Eversave.com. Click Here

Need a new chicken recipe that everyone in your family will love? Cook up Karen's Balsamic Glazed Chicken Breasts.

Spa trips can be expensive! Try Summer's recipe for a Banana Chickpea Protein Mask and give yourself a home facial!

New Product Alert! Get the scoop on new all natural foods by Back to Nature. They'll make perfect Back to School snacks!

August 2005

Do you want to win a free trip to Disney? We have 5 new Disney contests this week!

Karen has a new recipe! Hungry for Southwest Casserole?

Right now, get a FREE 2005 Entertainment book when you reserve a 2006 edition! (ends July 31)

Personal Creations is one of our favorite sites for personalized gifts no matter what the occasion. We've been shopping there for about as many years as we have been shopping online!

Save $5 off orders of $25 or more at PersonalCreations.com. Coupon Code JULY25 Offer valid through July 31, 2005. Stock up!

We are addicted to Pogo! Club Pogo has over 70 exciting games online without ads. Earn chances to win double Jackpots. Click here to join Club Pogo today.

Looking for Christmas gifts early? We think that the MemoryFrame USB Digital Picture Frame is going to be one of the hottest gifts of the season. Show off your digital pictures by allowing this frame to rotate through them! For a lower priced option, check out the MobiFrame - Digital Photo Frame.

Win Jewelry! See our exclusive diamond tennis bracelet sweepstakes in conjunction with ICE.com

Exciting news! Helping Moms Connect was named as one of the three finalists for the LinkShare Golden Link Award in the category of Best New Affiliate. Finalists in other categories included Avon, Dell, American Express, Bank One Chase, and Lane Bryant. Quite impressive company!!

 

Playtex Sale: Buy 2 for $32 at OneHanesPlace.com

Shutterfly Looking for a great place to develop all of those digital pictures? We love how simple it is to upload. And you can't go wrong with their 15 free picture trial offer.

Get FREE SHIPPING on orders $15 thru July 20.Plus, get 15 FREE prints to try Shutterfly.

By now you have likely seen all of those Overstock "O" commercials on television. Right now they are running a fantastic deal! Earn a $10 Overstock Shopping credit today just for becoming a verified user!

If you have been watching the cost of computers, you know that they continue to come down. Check out this great deal from Dell!

Need a cool treat for a hot day? Try Karen's latest recipe--Frozen Mandarin Fruit Salad.

Create an Amazon Wish List before July 16 and you will be automatically entered to win everything on your wish list up to $5000!

20% off your order of $99 or more at Footlocker.com!! Use code LKS1CMJ9

Get over $50 of E-Coupons for organic products at Stonyfield.com!

We're looking for reviews for portable DVD players! One of the most popular is the Polaroid 7" Portable DVD, which Walmart.com is currently selling for $138.76.

Amazon is taking preorders for Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince. List price is $29.99. They are selling it for $17.99 with eligibility for free Super Saver Shipping. Delivery will be July 16.

When it comes to toys, games, novelties, crafts, decorations, and fun, Oriental Trading Company, Inc. is one of our very favorites. And through the end of July, get $2.95 shipping for purchases over $60 using coupon code AF0705.

Big Brother started last night! Read our CBS Big Brother Blog!

Looking for that special personalized gift? Try this Things Remembered coupon through the end of July! Save 15% today! Enter coupon code: GIFT15 at checkout.

Read Cindy's latest Pet Connection for information about heartworms in your dogs and cats.

(07/02/05) Big Brother 6 starts this week! See our Big Brother 6 Blog!

(07/01/05) See why Time magazine says that zappos.com one of its favorite sites. Win Free Shoes at Zappos.com! Free Shipping and free returns on Shoes at Zappos.com! Plus, Valuable information on migraine relief.

July 2005

(06/30/05) New recipes! Warm Roasted Corn Relish and Maple and Mustard Glazed Pork Tenderloin from Karen. Looking for a cool 4th of July dessert? Try Karen's Strawberry Trifle with red and blue fruits such as raspberries, strawberries, and blueberries. Use star fruit or pound cake cut out with star shaped cookie cutters for decorations.

(06/29/05) Join Consumer Input, take surveys, and earn a chance to win! Over $25,000 in prizes. JOIN NOW!

(06/28/05) Indiana moms! The new child seat belt law takes effect on July 1. Read about the new child restraint and booster seat law and what it means to you.

(06/27/05) Help to feed America's children. Dannon Yogurt is teaming up with America's Second Harvest to help feed hungry children in the U.S. For each click, Dannon will contribute $1 to America's Second Harvest (up to a total of $75,000). And every $1 donated helps provide 15 meals to children in need.

(06/26/05) For a limited time, buy a TiVo Series 2 DVR from Amazon.com and receive two months of free service (ends July 31). Check out our blog article on TiVo if you have never heard of it. Looking for travel deals? Subscribe to Travelzoo's FREE Top 20® travel newsletter! Tricia has been a member since Travelzoo started!

(06/25/05) Do you know of any 4th of July fireworks in the Indianapolis area? We are creating a list!

(06/23/05) Purina® Kittenwise is a fun and FREE program for new kitten owners with care information, nutrition tips and member savings.

(06/22/05) In the mood for a new dessert? Try Karen's Pear and Fillo Pyramid. And don't forget about her cooking classes in Indianapolis!

(06/21/05) Visit the BabiesRUs Summer Sale for huge savings through July 17.

(06/20/05) We've rediscovered an old favorite now that we are moms ourselves. Get a special discount on Highlights for Children Magazine HERE!

(06/19/05) We've added a new item to our Breast Cancer Awareness gifts, a Breast Cancer Awareness Bracelet Kit

(06/17/05) A fun Father's Day gadget from Wal-mart .Durabrand Car DVD Player w/ Two 7" LCD Screens, Car Kit & Bag PVS1970 Not one, but two 7" TFT-LCD screens are paired with a compact mobile DVD player so everyone can see the movie easily. Only $238! Also, effective today, Helping Moms Connect is now featuring the national Amber Alert across the site rather than the Indiana Amber Alert only.

(06/16/05) Have you seen our new blogs for moms? We are so excited about this new addition to our website!

(06/15/05) Cindy takes pet questions from our readers!

(06/14/05) In the mood for Mexican? Try Karen's new recipes for Roasted Green Chili Sauce and Pico de Gallo.

(06/14/05) Talk about the Michael Jackson verdict on our message boards.

(06/13/05) Want to take surveys online and make money but not sure which surveys are legitmate? Take Surveys with NFO & Go for $10,000. Need to know more? Read reviews by moms about why they love NFO/MySurveys!

(06/12/05) Do you want to find jobs online? Find employment and post your resume on Monster, Careerbuilder, and more with our list of online career resources.

(06/11/05) Lifetime Television Sweepstakes for Women Enter Lifetime's Luxuries Sweepstakes and you could win $20,000 to use toward the ultimate bathroom makeover. They'll even toss in the entire Lifetime DVD collection and a flat-screen television to help make your dreams come true.

(06/10/05) Find great summer food tips from Angie! Visit our newest sponsor. Shop for climbers, playsets, and seasonal toys from Little Tikes! Tricia's girls have been playing in the backyard with the Magic Doorbell Playhouse for over two years and it is still a favorite!

(06/09/05) Father's Day Sales everywhere! Save $10 off your next order of $75 or more at Things Remembered. Use coupon code: JUNE10 at checkout. Offer ends June 30th.

(06/08/05) Angie found a great sale on toys! Sizzling Summer Sale - Up to 60% off regular prices @ KBtoys.com (ends 6.13)!

(06/05/05) Oprah's Book Club is back this summer. Get all three books in the collection entitled A Summer of Faulkner: As I Lay Dying/The Sound and the Fury/Light in August (Oprah's Book Club).

(06/07/05) Looking for a fun way to help your toddler potty train? Check out the Dora The Explorer Soft Potty. Looking to save a little money? We added new discounts for Footlocker, Avon, Liz Claiborne, Hickory Farms, Casual Corner, and more. Healthcare survey opportunity available only through June 10--Make your opinions known! Our Healthcare client wants YOUR opinions in order to improve Hospital and Facility services in your community! Answer today this study only takes a few minutes! Click Here

(06/06/05) Visit CoolSavings for FREE Grocery coupons.
Save big on food, baby needs, bath & body products, cleaning supplies, cereal and much more! Did we mention it's FREE? Click here!

(06/04/05) Try something new for dinner! Get Karen's recipe for Grilled Citrus Lamb Kebabs with Chile Yogurt Sauce.

(06/02/05) See our expanded collection of breast cancer awareness gifts. Think pink!!

(06/01/05) Review Madagascar or read other reviews by moms.

(05/30/05) We've found a great new gift idea! Looking for a Father's Day gift or birthday gift? How about a share of stock to his or her favorite brand? Companies include Anheuser-Busch, Build-a-Bear, Coca-Cola, Disney, eBay, Harley Davidson, Krispy Kreme, Nike, Yahoo, and more! Save 10% off OneShare Fee at OneShare.com with code tenpercent. Valid for any stock purchase!

(05/31/05) Because it is the end of the month, there are lots of great contests ending today!

(05/29/05) You Don’t Need Perfect Credit to Refinance & Save $1000s. Compare Quotes from up to 4 lenders at LowerMyBills.com

(05/28/05) Join us in the messageboards to talk about what to do with kids now that they are home for the summer.

(05/22/05) It's time to order Father's Day Gifts! We have a great Father's Day Gift Guide with ideas for electronics, movies, tickets, personalized items, and more! Plus, send your free Father's Day ecard!

(05/24/05) Find Father's Day Crafts and 4th of July novelties and party supplies at Oriental Trading Company, Inc. We order holiday items, crafts, and toys from them every quarter! Brand new Oriental Trading Company Coupon announced today!! Enter key code AFJUN05 at check out to pay only $2.95 standard shopping on orders over $60. This offer is valid in the contiguous U.S from 5/26/05 to 11:59 p.m. CST on 7/4/05.  

(05/21/05) Blockbuster or Netflix? Which DVD Rental Service is best for your family? Read the Meeks Family Review of Blockbuster Online and the Meyer Family Review of Netflix.

(05/27/05) Why watch the Indy 500 on TV?
If you win the National Grand Prize in the Motorola GOMOTOGO Sweepstakes, you get round-trip flight and accommodations for two to the INDY 500! Don’t walk – RACE to enter the Motorola GOMOTOGO Sweepstakes!

(05/26/05) Ball Park will be giving away 2.5 million free hotdogs tomorrow as part of its Free Frank Friday promotion. Purchase Ball Park Grillmaster Franks on May 27 and get a full rebate of the purchase price.  

(05/25/05) Family Circle Wants You To Be Part of the Biggest Celebration in Disney History! Grand Prize winner and 3 guests shall receive a 5 day/4 night trip for 4 to Walt Disney World® Resort in Orlando, Florida. Contest ends today!! See our other summer contests.

(05/23/05) Best Buy is running a great deal on digital cameras this week. 10% off select digital cameras + free shipping

(05/20/05) Are you a mom or college student who wants to make money online without investing any? We have dozens of survey and contest opportunities. Try a variety and see those dollars and prizes start to add up a little bit at a time!

(05/16/05) Father's Day is almost here, and it can be hard to find gifts for Dad! Check out Father's Day Gifts at Amazon for some of the most popular gifts this year.

(05/19/05) Try out a terrific new recipe--Karen's Roasted Chicken Salad!

(05/17/05) Pre-order Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince (Book 6) so that it ships on July 16! Do you have hundreds of digital pictures just waiting to be printed? Some of the best that we have seen are the 4x6 Prints Only 24 cents at the Wal-Mart Photo Center.

(05/15/05) Handsome, a beautiful Shepard mix, is looking for a good home in Southern Indiana. If you would like more information on adopting Handsome, visit Cindy's Pet Connection! Cindy also has coupons for PETsMART.

(05/14/05) One of the most popular items on our website this month is the Polaroid 7" Portable DVD Player, PDM-0711.The price was just marked down from $149.87 to $139.87 at Wal-Mart! It's the model that most moms are buying! Easy Set Pools from $98.74 at Walmart.com

(05/13/05) May means Indy 500 time in Indianapolis! Get information about Indianapolis 500 events and tickets.

(05/12/05) Are you bringing home a new baby and wondering how your pet will respond? Read Cindy's article on tips for getting your dog or cat prepared for your baby's arrival.

(05/11/05) Looking for a great new summer recipe? Try Karen's Strawberry Trifle.

(05/09/05) Looking for ideas for anniversary gifts? Read our article on traditional and modern anniversary gifts.

(05/10/05) Drugstore.com--One Week Only! Brawny paper towels are just $0.89! (Ends 05-15-05). Also, Babies R Us is having a Great Values and Savings for Baby Event. Save on almost every type of baby item or check out their baby gift registry.

(05/08/05) Send a free ecard to mom for Mother's Day today!

(05/05/05) One Girl's Tribute to Her Mom: A Mother's Day Thanks from Tricia Meyer

(05/03/05) Back for a limited time! Join Homescan Consumer Panel today and earn valuable gift points for scanning and transmitting UPC barcodes. As an actively participating member of the Homescan Consumer Panel program, you are eligible for a special sweepstakes where you can win up to $20,000 in cash, a fabulous vacation valued at $25,000 or even a new car! Join today. Click Here

(05/02/05) Karen has a great recipe just in time for the perfect Mother's Day brunch at home-- Brie Stuffed French Toast.

(04/27/05) Looking to adopt a pet in Southern Indiana? Jack needs a home!

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