Have A Great Weekend!

I had a post and giveaway prepped for today, but I decided not to post them. I'm sure many of you are already starting your long weekend and I'm not sure who will be around to read anything.



I am already kicking the weekend off! I'm about to head outside to play with the kids and hope that hubby gets off early. I'm sure it will be a weekend full of water craziness with a timeout for parade fun on Monday.

I hope you all have a fantastic long weekend. Be safe and I can't wait to hear all about it.

I'll probably be MIA until Tuesday afternoon. We had Preschool orientation yesterday and the first real of school for him will be Tuesday. Everyone keep your fingers crossed that it doesn't end in a disaster. He didn't want to go to orientation and he does NOT want to go to school next week. He's that kid that won't even stay in the church nursery(you know-where he knows the people because we go there EVERY Sunday) because he has attachment issues.

Oh and if you have a few seconds, check out my posts on cloth diapering and the stress that babies can bring over at Evenflo.

Also, even though I'll be MIA, these giveaways end on Monday! Be sure that you've entered what you're interested in!

Wilton Cupcake Stand And Decorating Items


$25 To Marshalls Or T.J. Maxx


Fisher Price Tornado Tee Golf

Marmaduke DVD Review And Giveaway

Sometimes you just want to watch a movie that will make you laugh. Marmaduke is one of those movies.


An all-star cast of voice talents, including Owen Wilson (Marley & Me), George Lopez (“The George Lopez Show”), Kiefer Sutherland (“24”), and Fergie (The Black Eyed Peas) lend their voices to the dog-out-of-water tale about what happens when the lovable oversized pooch is unleashed in an idyllic seaside town.

When Marmaduke (Wilson) moves to a new neighborhood with his family, the super-sized teenage dog soon discovers he just doesn’t fit in—literally! Marmaduke can’t help being a one-dog wrecking crew, causing fur-flying chaos wherever he roams. But, with the help of his friend, Carlos the Cat (Lopez), Marmaduke may just get out of the doghouse, fall in love, and surf off into the sunset.

Hubby was working late so I decided to eat dinner with the kids in front of the television. The movie had me rolling on the floor within a few minutes of it starting. Evan immediately says, "That puppy can talk!!" while Isaebella(who loves animals) kept saying, "HEYYYY Puppy!".


Evan thoroughly enjoyed the DVD and it even held Isabella's attention for a little while. My mom called while we were watching it and wants us to bring it over tomorrow. I know my mom and sister will love it as much as we do. My husband will get to see it tomorrow too.

If you are looking for a movie that will keep the whole family entertained and laughing, Marmaduke fits the bill!

And just for fun, Which Dog Suits Your Personality?

Are you really into sports and want an athletic dog to run with?
You should get a Greyhound! Greyhounds have a history of being bred for racing so they will help push you to go faster. They are friendly and loyal companions who like people, even those they don’t know.

Are you lazy and want a dog that won’t need a lot of exercise?
You should get a French Bulldog! French Bulldogs are small lively dogs who don’t require a great amount of exercise. They like to have companionship so they will hang out with you when you don’t want to go out. Plus, they live indoors so they won’t even want to leave!

Are you a kid at heart and want someone to play with?
You should get a Golden Retriever! Golden retrievers are big playful creatures. They are usually as friendly to strangers as they are to their owners and love to play games. They are patient and great with young people.

Are you someone who likes to sleep and want a dog that wont wake you with its barking?
You should get a Chow Chow! Chows are affectionate and loyal dogs known for being quiet. They make for good guard dogs too which is especially great if you really do sleep a lot.

Are you a cuddle bug and want a dog to snuggle with?
You should get a Bichon Frise! Bichons are very friendly dogs who love children and are great to snuggle up with. And as an extra bonus, they don’t shed so you won’t have fur all over you when you’re done with your cuddle.

Are you a bookworm and want a dog that is just as smart?
You should get a poodle! Poodles are one the smartest breeds of dogs. They take direction well and can be taught to do tricks. They like people and love to play, and are even known to swim!

Buy It!
Marmaduke was released August 31, 2010. The Blu-ray Combo Pack (a two-disc set of Blu-ray and DVD versions of the film) comes packed with laugh-out-loud special features including more surf dog fun in Cowabarka!, canine casting, the Marmaduke Mahem gag reel, deleted scenes, and more, and is available for the suggested retail price of $39.99 U.S./$49.99 Canada. The Marmaduke standard DVD, including deleted scenes and featurettes, is available for $29.98 U.S./$43.48 Canada.

Win It!
One of my readers will win a copy of Marmaduke.

To enter, read about the different dogs mentioned above and tell me which dog fits your personality the best. This is required and must be done before the extra entries count!

EXTRA ENTRIES!
You can do any of these things for an extra entry. Make sure to leave a separate comment for EACH thing you do.

1- Subscribe to my blog via email.

2- For THREE extra entries, blog about this giveaway.

3- Follow Twoofakind on twitter and tweet about this giveaway. You can Tweet once a day for an extra entry every day! You can copy and paste: Win a Copy of the Marmaduke DVD @twoofakind http://tinyurl.com/33yhufh

4- Place the regular, pink Two of A Kind, Working On A Full House button on your blog.

5- Follow my blog publicly.

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7- Add my blog to your text blog roll.

8- Enter any of my current giveaways.

Contest ends September 20th at 11:59pm EST on when I will draw a winner at random. PLEASE leave your email address if it is not visible on your profile. I will notify the winner and they will have 36 hours to respond!

Open to US Only.

This was not a paid post and honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own and may very from others. Thank you to 20th Century Fox Home Entertainment who supplied the products for the review and giveaway.

Have A Staycation At Carrabba's Italian Grill - Summer Specials

I'm a sucker for Italian food. I would eat pasta 3 times a day if given the chance. I was lucky when I married a man with some Italian family on one side. Its always nice when you marry someone who has the same taste in food.



Carrabba's Italian Grill allows us to experience Italian meals and lifestyle without any of the baggage fees. With Signature Pastas starting at only $10, anyone can escape their Summer routine for a mini-vacation to Italy.

Carrabba's Italian Grill sent us a $45 gift card to enjoy a meal. My husband's birthday was Saturday, so we decided to have a date night this past weekend. I'm pretty sure it was the first time since before we had kids that we enjoyed dinner alone.

I can't believe that I've only eaten at Carrabba's twice! I definitely plan on going there more often. We started with an appetizer - Mozzarella Marinara. Best Marinara Sauce - EVER. I am incredibly picky when it comes to marinara sauce, and this is my new favorite. I seriously want the recipe! Eating dinner there also means amazing bread and olive oil/herb dip.


I almost never drink, but I got a Cosmopolitan and hubby got red wine. These are the salads that came with our meal. We both got creamy Parmesan cheese dressing. It was really good.


I got the Tag Pic Pac. It was only $10 and then I added chicken for $3. I was so incredibly full that I only ate a few bites. I took the rest home and had it for lunch the next day and it was just as good as left overs.


My husband got Penne With Fennel Sausage Pomodoro. It was only $10 as well. He somehow managed to eat almost all of his, but not before I took a bite. I am not a huge fan of sausage, but this was delicious.


I am so glad that we got the opportunity to enjoy this meal. It made us realize that we need to get out for date nights more often. There were also several families there that night and we look forward to taking our kids with us to Carrabba's next time!

Be sure to visit the Carrabba's Website and find a location near you! You can type in the store location of your choice and it will bring up the menu.

This was not a paid post and honest opinions were used. The opinions are solely my own and may vary from others. Thank you to the company and/or PR agency who supplied the products for the review.