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Editor's Review: Ready?? OK!!

My 7-year-old tried out a tumbling class at Sideline Spirit this week, and it was a great class! It wasn't until we were headed to the facility's Budde Rd. address that I realized they are located at Legends Sports Complex (with a separate entrance). The facility is clean and modern (albeit a bit smaller than I'd anticipated).
 
My daughter has been asking to try gymnastics for the longest, but her primary interest is "flips", so I figured a beginning tumbling class would be our best bet. Sideline Spirit offers a one-hour class that suited us perfectly, and the initial class is a FREE trial. It was a combination of  tumbling (cartwheels, handstands, bridges, rolls, etc.) and exercise and strengthening (jumping jacks, sit-ups, push-ups, jogging), and I can't think of a more exciting way for her to meet the required dose of daily physical fitness.

Win a $500 Babies "R" Us Gift Card!

Disclaimer: I participated in a Blog Blast Activation on behalf of Influence Central for GB. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.
 
What would you do with a $500 Babies "R" Us gift card?  I would LOVE to see one of our very own WoodlandsMommy.com readers win this Grand Prize that's being offered in the GB Travel Safe Sweepstakes, so please enter! It wouldn't be the first time one of our readers have won a nice prize from a national contest we've publicized, and we're feeling quite lucky!
 
GB is launching the GB Travel Safe Sweepstakes to help promote their car seat safety campaign and the launch of their  Asana35 AP car seat. (Have you seen the unique 3-way FirmFit System on these car seats? Brilliant!) Even if you don't win the G $500 gift certificate Grand Prize, there's still so many other chances to win! You could  be awarded a GB Asana35 AP Car Seat and GB Zuzu Stroller (second prize), a GB Asana35 car seat (3rd prize), plus each week, two Sweepstakes participants will be randomly selected to win a $50 Babies "R" Us Gift Card, and each week one Sweepstakes participant will be randomly selected to win a $100 Babies "R" Us Gift card.
 
Are you feeling lucky? I hope so! The GB Travel Safe Sweepstakes is all about accumulating points (you gain points quickly by performing easy tasks like watching a video about the GB products, or posting a message to your Twitter account, etc.) If you're an expectant mom and add the Asana35 AP to your Babies "R" Us registry, you'll  get extra points!
 
You can enter the sweepstakes via the website at http://www.gbtravelsafe.com, or simply use the below widget to enter:  GB Travel Safe Sweepstakes
 
Best of luck to you!
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Montgomery County Fair & Rodeo

The Montgomery County Fair and Rodeo takes place this week through Sunday, April 19.  This is one of my family's favorite events of the spring!
 
Start your visit by heading to the arena for some great rodeo shows performed by cowboys and cowgirls from all over the state.  There's not a bad seat in the house!  Next, head over to the livestock area and see local 4-H and FFA student's prize-winning rabbits, chickens, turkeys, pigs and cows.  Check the schedule for livestock judging and auctions while you're there.  
You can also enjoy traditional fairgrounds with rides for any age, lots of carnival games and fried food on a stick!  All rides, games and food require tokens which you can get anywhere on the fairgrounds - $1/token.  During the week-end, enjoy concerts outside the arena from local country bands.   
 
On Monday and Tuesday this week, it's Kid's Day.  Kid's can enjoy educational exhibits, including goat mountain, baby chicks hatching, laying hens, rabbits, a petting zoo, entertaining activities and other ag-related demonstrations.
 
The best thing about the Montgomery County Fair is that you get the feel of a good Texas rodeo without the massive crowds!  Gate admission is free during the week and $10 for adults and $5 for kids Friday-Sunday.  The fair is located in Conroe just off of Hwy 336.  For more information visit:  www.mcfa.org.  
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Carson-Dellosa Test Prep – Editor’s Review

participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group. I received a free product to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation, but all opinions included below are my own.
 
Raise your hand if you like “TEST” time! Yeah, I didn’t think so. As if weekly exams and pop quizzes aren’t stressful enough, there are the even weightier standardized tests that are just plain old nerve-wracking. In Texas, there’s the State of Texas Assessment of Academic Readiness, known as STAAR . STAAR tests measure the progress of students from 3rd grade to 8th grade, as well as high school. 

The going rule is, if you want students to make good grades in school, make sure they get a good night’s sleep and a good breakfast in the morning. Well, Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group – the 35-year leading supplemental education provider for teachers, parents, and students - has some some additional (proven) tools that help to ensure success at school and alleviate anxiety for parents, teachers, and students.

Editor's Review: Doctor On Demand - Convenient Doctor's Visits without leaving home!

participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for Doctor on Demand. I received a free trial coupon code to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation, but all opinions included below are my own.

Lucky me! There’s a service called Doctor On Demand, and I had a chance to review it for free! (Don’t be jealous. YOUR first visit is free too. Keep reading).

I’m a homeschooling mom of 4 girls, so usually when I go anywhere, we’re rolling 5 deep. Obviously that’s not the ideal situation for going to a doctor’s appointment, which is why I rarely go to the doctor for myself. When I ask the hubby to stay home from work, or when I hire a babysitter, it had better be for something more exciting than a doctor’s visit.  So I rarely see a doctor (unless I’m pregnant), I self-diagnose via Google, and I can’t tell you how many wrong illnesses I’ve diagnosed myself with! (You too?)

I jumped at the chance to try Doctor On Demand, and I’m glad I did. The online, video-based service is staffed with board-certified physicians, psychologists, and even lactation consultants. Insurance isn’t needed for the service, and Doctor On Demand doesn’t collect insurance information and doesn’t contact your insurance provider. Signing up was easy peasy. I use the Google Chrome browser, so I accessed www.doctorondemand.com from my computer,  but an alternative to connecting would’ve been to download the Doctor On Demand app on my smartphone or tablet. My coupon code for the free visit was easy to apply, but the service still required my credit card number which conveniently stays on file for if/when a charge  incurs in the future. By the way, because of their current promotion, everyone’s first visit is FREE when you use the unique coupon code WOODLANDS15. After your free first visit, your cost is $40  for a 15-minute Medical & Pediatrics visit and $50  for a 25-minute Psychologist session.

Nothing in Life is Free?

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Whoever said "Nothing in Life is Free", is going to be proven wrong starting Monday, January 12th!  The Alden Bridge & Magnolia Chick-fil-A's will be offering FREE BREAKFAST!  
 
When you stop by either store between 6 am-10:30 am you can receive one free Chick-fil-A Chicken Biscuit entrée (Monday, Wednesday & Friday) or one free Chick-n-Minis 3-count entrée (Tuesday & Thursday). Limit one per customer.  
 
The Alden Bridge Chick-Fil-A is at 8020 Research Forest Drive and the Magnolia restaurant is located at 6543 FM 1488.