It seems like football has always been a part of my life in some way or another. My mother and father both loved the sport as well as all my aunts and uncles. It did not help that we had relatives who were professional football players and when it was football time we had to watch them on TV or if they were down for a visit, play football in the yard at my dad or aunt’s house.

Football was always a part of my life. Even as I got older and my brother would throw Sunday football parties where i served as the chef and the bartender. They loved my chili by the way

Now my 17 year old plays and although my sport is basketball, I enjoy football somewhat. Most of all I love supporting him in any way I can.

I am so excited about this opportunity to help spread the power of reading. I have hooked up Hachette  Book Group for some cool book giveaways. For each give away I do, 5 people will be blessed with a great weekend read that will encourage, enhance, and enlighten you.

This month’s Book is the soon to be released Loved, edited and complied by singer/author Rebecca St. James. Loved is a compilation of stories about the love of God, forgiveness, and even acceptance of self. Each story reveals the amazing love of God and the miracles experienced when women accept Christ.

This is the perfect weekend read for anyone who struggles with experiencing God’s love, feeling wanted, and wondering just what it means to accept Christ.

The contest rules are simple. Just do two of the following and you are entered. You will also receive an additional entry for each additional action you take:

Here on Mom Unplugged I don’t write about food much at all.. But I have to say that I have loved Sun Chips ever since they first hit the market. Sun Chips hit the bill when you want something yummy and healthier than your average chip.The coolest thing about Sun Chips these days is that they are also green.

If you know me, then you know that I am a green living momma and as much as I can I try to support all things green. My family tries to do the “green thing” whenever we can. That is why I was so excited to find out that Sun Chips now packages their chips using materials made from compost.

I just love that! I also love that you can win $20,000 with your Green Effect idea through a contest sponsored by the Frito Lay folk.

I don’t post about a lot of contest and maybe I should because there are some really cool ones out there. Anyway I came across a contest that all women should love. Handbag Planet is giving away 24 bsags in 24 hours. Now I love a good purse because it gives me a chance to buy an outfit and some shoes to match.

So check out the contest at Handbag Planet today and pick you bag!

I was supposed to announce the winner of the Pear Budget Lifetime Membership on Tuesday but things just got in my way. You know things like LIFE! Anyway, I am happy to announce the winner of the contest and she is….Drum Roll Please!!!!

REBECCA! Congratulation Rebecca, I will be contacting you with the code for your prize!

Thanks to everyone who participated. All 4 of you

What will the next contest be? Oh who knows…just stay tuned!