A Mama's Rant

Gone fishin’

I haven’t blogged here in a long time and have no plans to start it back up.

If you want to know what I’m up to, stop by This Mama Cooks! On a Diet for some delicious, healthy recipes the whole family will love.

“Not in My Yard” Blog: The Gloves Come Off as Havahart® Launches New Nuisance Animal Control Blog

This is a sponsored guest post written by Theresa Flavin on behalf of Havahart. Post powered by Sponzai.

Ahh, spring: The season of new life, new beginnings and, for many, utter frustration as a host of furry critters help themselves to our tender springtime blooms. It’s a near-universal problem for home gardeners, so Havahart® (http://www.havahart.com) has launched the new Not in My Yard blog (http://www.notinmyyard.com), where you can contribute posts, interact with other gardeners and get expert advice on taking your yard back from hungry wildlife.

Not in My Yard blog focuses on total yard protection through trapping and repelling animals humanely but effectively with Havahart products. Do you have a helpful or interesting experience protecting your yard and garden from the onslaught of hungry raiders? Submit it to Not in My Yard blog and let others know what worked. Top contributors are listed on the blog, so the more guest posts you submit, the better chance you have of seeing your name in lights. Chances are, there will be other Not in My Yard blog regulars with pest control problems similar to yours -- and even other gardeners from your region. You can choose to show only their posts so you don’t miss the tips most relevant to your situation.

If posting on blogs isn’t your thing, Not in My Yard blog is the perfect place to learn about total yard protection. Expert and guest bloggers discuss controlling wild (and not-so-wild) animals of all types, including chipmunks, deer, dogs, feral cats, groundhogs, rabbits, raccoons, rodents, skunks and squirrels. You’ll learn about live trapping and using non-toxic, organic repellents to keep wildlife from viewing your yard as a trendy neighborhood eatery. You’ll enjoy interesting -- and frequently humorous -- stories about wildlife in other gardeners’ yards. And perhaps most importantly, you’ll see you’re not alone in your fight to protect your landscaping or garden.

 Not in My Yard blog also features the live Havahart Twitter feed with helpful tips and promotional discounts on total yard protection products. You can subscribe to the RSS feed or submit your e-mail address for live updates whenever a new post is added to the blog.

 “We’re excited to launch Not in My Yard blog,” said Havahart marketing associate Theresa Flavin. “This is the blog for everyone who has ever watched their tulips become rabbit food, lost their hostas to deer or wished the neighborhood skunks would find a different path to walk every night. We enjoy hearing the lively, fun and informative stories submitted by home gardeners just as much as the Not in My Yard blog readers do!”

Want to become an active part of Not in My Yard blog? Visit http://www.notinmyyard.com and join the conversation. Learn more about Havahart’s humane traps and repellents at http://www.havahart.com. And this spring, watch what Havahart total yard protection products can do to keep your home and garden beautiful.

Arenacross comes to Denver

What is it with boys and bikes? Well, you may want to come to Arenacross to find out. (See below for a discount ticket code to make it affordable, too!)

Arenacross is the official feeder system for Supercross, and attracts the best up-and-coming riders in the world, all set to prove that they can make it to the top tier of the sport. Staged in intimate arena settings, Arenacross tracks are among the tightest in the world, filled with difficult challenges, amazing airtime, intense speed, and all the close-contact racing you’d expect from these hungry superstars-in-waiting. Oh my!

The scheduled riders for the National Series include: Brock Sellards, Casey Barret, Chad Johnson, Gray Davenport, Jim Neese, Josh Demuth, Cory Green, Derrick Brister, Ricky Dreper, Tyler Bowers, and Nathan Skaggs. However, riders are subject to change without notice.

This will be our first year going courtesy of Feld Enterainment. I know my son, Nathan, can’t wait!

Performance Schedule:

• Friday, March 26 –7:30PM (Professional Racing)
• Saturday, March 27 –7:30PM (Professional Racing) – Champions of 20 city Arenacross tour crowned
• Sunday, March 28 – 10AM (Amateur Racing) – general admission

Note: Doors are 1 hour prior to Professional Racing and 2 hours prior to Amateur Racing

Ticket prices:

All tickets are $2 more on the day of the show, so buy early to save $2 per ticket!

• $20 Adults – all seats for all three days
• Kids’ tickets are ½ off! ($10) – kids two years of age or older must have tickets to attend.

Service charges, facility and handling fees may apply.

Tickets on sale at Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1.800.745.3000. You can also buy tickets at the Denver Coliseum Box Office starting on Monday, March 22. Prior to that date all ticket sales are through Ticketmaster only.

Discount ticket code for Areanacross:

You can save $5 on Adult tickets by entering the code: RIDER3 at: Ticketmaster.com or by calling 1-800-745-3000. (Kids’ tickets are only $10 – no code required.)

(Cannot be combined with other offers. Service charges and handling fees will apply.)

Arenacross Track Party:

Did you know you can meet riders and get autographs at the Track Party? It’s from 5 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 27 ONLY. To attend the track party:

• You must have a ticket to the Saturday show.
• Or you can recycle any Monster Energy Can at the gate entrance for FREE admission.
• Or you can purchase a pass at the box office for $5 on the day of the show.

Don’t forget to bring your autograph book and camera!

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Disclosure: I have a working relationship with Feld Entertainment and have received free tickets to other Feld shows. I am receiving complimentary tickets for my family to attend Arenacross from Feld Entertainment to thank me for posting about this event.

Disney on Ice is back in Denver with 100 Years of Magic

Denver Moms, Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic is playing the Denver Coliseum March 10-14, 2010. If you’re a Disney fan – or have been enjoying Olympic skating, this one is for you! (Keep reading for information on a special ticket discount code.)

Join the celebration as 65 of Disney’s unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

You’ll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and all the Disney Princesses. Be thrilled by exciting moments from The Lion King; Mulan; and Disney/Pixar’s Finding Nemo, The Incredibles, and Toy Story films; in a skating spectacular filled with magical Disney moments you’ll remember forever as Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!

I’ve been to a couple of Disney on Ice shows in the past few years and we’ve always had a great time. It’s perfect for toddlers and preschoolers, though older elementary school kids will enjoy it, too.

Disney on Ice Performance Schedule:

• Wednesday, March 10 at 7:30 PM
• Thursday, March 11 at 11:00 AM & 7:30 PM
• Friday, March 12 at 7:30 PM
• Saturday, March 13 at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & 7:30 PM
• Sunday, March 14 at 11:30 AM, 3:30 PM & (Spanish performance at 7:30 PM)

Disney on Ice Ticket information:

Opening night tickets are only $13! (That’s the Wednesday, March 10th performance. This offer excludes Front Row and VIP seating.)

For the fastest and easiest way to buy tickets, log onto Ticketmaster.com or DisneyOnIce.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

For most performances, ticket prices start at $15, with tickets also selling for $20, $25, $42 VIP, and $62 for the front row. (Service charges and handling fees will apply.)

Disney on Ice Discount Code:

Purchase a 4-pack of tickets for only $44 for weekday performances or receive $4 off weekend tickets by entering the discount code: MOM4 at Ticketmaster.com or call 1-800-745-3000.

(Minimum purchase of four tickets required for four-pack. Additional tickets above four can be purchased at $11 each.) This offer not valid on Front Row or VIP seating, and cannot be combined with other offers. Service charges and handling fees will apply.)

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Disclosure: I have a working relationship with Feld Entertainment and have received free tickets to other Feld shows.

Infant and child CPR classes in Colorado

Living in the Denver area and looking to take an infant and child CPR class? Or maybe you want enroll your preteen or teen in a babysitter training course.

Currently, the Mile High Chapter of the Red Cross is offering Infant & Child CPR Certification courses and Babysitter Training Courses throughout the Denver metro area.

Learn more about each course and how you can get 15% off in my post, Get 15% off Red Cross Mile High Chapter child and infant CPR and babysitter training classes, at This Mama Cooks!