How do your kids stay active and fit over the summer?  For us, I try to get my kids involved in sports.  Tonight, since my daughter doesn’t have soccer practice this week due to the holiday, we’ll be having a practice in our backyard.  If you make sports fun for them, they will enjoy playing them.  They won’t even realize that they are staying healthy and fit because of them.  That is why I wanted to tell you all about the Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps.

The Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps are safe, non-contact instruction for kids ages 6-14 and are very suitable for any kid that just wants to learn the game. They provide a station-based training format that allows campers to be divided by age and experience level so each receives the right level of instruction and support. Kids will learn to run, throw, catch, defend, form block, form tackle and explode out of their stance with proper technique and improved speed. The camps, which each run for 5 days from 9am to 3pm (that’s 30 hours active learning, instruction and fun!), do more than just introduce kids to sports, they make kids passionate about being healthy and help develop a lifelong love of fitness.  These camps are held throughout Chicagoland. Click here for specific camp dates and locations: http://www.prosportsexperience.com/bears/location-and-dates and you can find the one closest to you.

From learning new skills and pushing beyond comfort zones to making healthier food choices and honing young leadership skills, the Chicago Bears Youth Camps provide a great opportunity for kids to develop a lifelong love of fitness.  Since I think this is such a great program, I have arranged for one lucky reader of mine to win a Chicago Bears Youth Football Camp Prize Pack.  One winner will receive a Chicago Bears Youth Football Camps prize package that will include items such as:  Small leather binder, Bears rally towel, water bottle, Play 60 drawstring bag, D.J. Moore fan face, Bears gloves and football cards. Here’s what you need to do:

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From Academy Award®-winning filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Peter Jackson comes the epic adventures of Tintin.  Racing to uncover the secrets of a sunken ship that may hold a vast fortune — but also an ancient curse — Tintin and his loyal dog Snowy embark on an action-packed journey around the world that critics are calling “fun for the whole family.”  This is a movie we have seen previews for and it looks awesome.

If you didn’t get a chance to see it in the theater, you can now see it On Demand starting this week!  This title will be available from March 20^th through September 6^th.  For more information about the Movies On Demand on cable service, be sure to visit http://www.facebook.com/moviesondemand and http://www.rentmoviesondemand.com/movie/298284 and in 3D http://www.rentmoviesondemand.com/movie/298292. To celebrate, I have arranged for one of my lucky winner to win a Movies On Demand / The Adventures of Tintin Prize Pack.  In it you will find:

• “The order’s on Movies On Demand” with $5 cable cash
• Tintin Dog Plush Toy
• Two (2) MOD Totes
• One (1) MOD Popcorn Bowl
• One (1) MOD Snuggie

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I am happy to announce the March 13th arrival of Young Adults, starring Charlize Theron. If you haven’t seen the movie, Academy Award®-winner Charlize Theron stars as Mavis Gary, former prom queen turned young adult novelist, who returns home to win back her high school sweetheart. When everything does not go according to plan, Mavis must face the harsh realities of growing up.

Since this movie releases this week, I have arranged for one lucky reader to win a Young Adults Prize Pack. In it, you will find:

(1)Pink Tote Bag
(1) Leather Journal
(2) Stain Away Sticks
(1) Hair Brush
(1) Set of Mini Eye Gel Pads
(1) Pocket Mirror

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Through the month of February, digital cable customers are poised just a “click away” from unlocking new revelations into some of the history, struggles and beauty that are an integral part of the African-American experience as part of cable’s Diversity On Demand initiative. With the ease of advanced digital cable platforms, like On Demand, viewers can learn more about African-American history at their convenience during Black History Month.

In addition to the multicultural programing, the Diversity On Demand Facebook page has been created to become an online destination where anyone interested in multicultural entertainment can join to engage with others in the community. You can learn more about what Diversity On Demand offers through interactive polls, contests, trivia and more.

Black History Month programming for Diversity On Demand includes:

Milestones in Black History:  A look at the history of the struggles and strife, the tragedies and the triumphs of African-Americans in the U.S., including programming on the Civil Rights era. Everyone in the family can learn with documentaries like “The Black List” examining some of the reasons for Black History Month.  And children young and old can take a trip back in time understanding the importance of historical events with “Seizing Justice: The Greensboro 4,” “On the Shoulders of Giants” and “Birds of a Feather: Tuskegee Airmen.”

Profiles in Courage: The biographies of influential African-Americans come to life with dramatic profiles and stories of acclaimed leaders and others who are not so well known—but perhaps should be, such as that of Lena Baker in “Hope & Redemption: The Lena Baker Story.”

Dramas:  Programs and movies like “Independence Day” showcasing award-worthy performances from notable African-American actors such as Will Smith. You can also explore and share real-life family relationship dramas like “Braxton Family Values.”

Hearth & Home:  Savor shows like “Down Home with the Neelys” that provide a look at food and other aspects of modern African-American culture and society.

Of the People: These programs  exemplify the contributions made by multicultural talent, shows written by, starring, directed or produced by African-Americans, like Morgan Freeman in “Million Dollar Baby.”

Powerful Portrayals:  Storytelling has always been an important part of African-American culture. Drama fans can enjoy Black cinema offerings, which chronicle the challenges of African-American protagonists in a variety of ways.

That’s Entertainment: Laugh along with comedy specials such as “Chris Rock: Bigger and Blacker,” while romantic comedies warm the heart. If music is your thing, there are shows and movies such as “Ray,” the remarkable story of one of America’s true musical geniuses, Ray Charles, that look into the past, present music-making of African-American artists.

Since this is such great programming, I have arranged for one lucky reader to win their own Diversity On Demand Prize Pack.  In it you will find:

(1)Ray Movie Poster

(1)A&E Analog Rubber Slap Watch

(1)Bio. Mini Notebook

(1)Bio. Makeup Bag

(1)Time Warner Water Bottle

(1)Diversity On Demand Tote Bag

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The Gerber Life College Plan was designed to help busy parents like you (and me!) save for tomorrow – safely and easily. With guaranteed growth, life insurance protection, flexibility, and fixed monthly premiums payments, this program is the smart choice for your child’s future. In a time where nothing is certain, this is an easy way to save for your child’s future.

Head over to the Gerber Life Insurance Company Facebook now for your chance to contribute your baby’s photos to the Project Open Book picture mosaic! Gerber Life donates $1 for every photo that’s uploaded up to $10,000 to Reading Is Fundamental (RIF) to help spread the love of reading.

Since I think this is such a great cause, I wanted to make sure that all my readers know about it!  I also arranged a giveaway for you guys.  One of my lucky reader will win a $25 Snap Fish Gift Certificate! Here’s what you need to do:

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