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Quick and Easy Recipe for Salmon with Honey Mustard Glaze

2012-05-27T12:03:00.000-05:00

This is one of my families go to meals. It tastes like it takes forever to prepare, but in reality it is a really quick recipe. I usually make the salmon with roasted asparagus, but a side of rice compliments the fish as well. This meal is requested whenever extended family comes to visit. Ingredients 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 1 tablespoon butter, melted 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon honey 1 tablespoon soy sauce 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard (I use horseradish mustard for a little kick) 1 clove garlic, finely chopped 1 salmon fillet...

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A little bit of Star Wars goes a long way…

2012-05-26T10:50:00.000-05:00

In a galaxy far far away lives a houseful of boys who love to play with toys. Not just any toys will do for these boys, only the best! And according to their father {No, not Darth Vader} the best are Star Wars toys! We were given some really amazing Star Wars toys this last Christmas from my brother and sister-in-law and have had a fabulous time playing with them. What are they, you ask? The amazing Star Wars toys we were gifted are Storm Trooper Mr. Potato Head and little R2-D2 Mr. Potato head… Although R2-D2 is more like a Mr. Tater-Tot. I was told that they can be bought...

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A not so secret garden

2012-05-25T11:30:00.000-05:00

Like most children, my boys like to explore the world around them. They live for making discoveries. They are thrilled to learn all about something that is completely and totally foreign to them. Gardens are definitely a foreign concept at my house. Since I do not have a green thumb and the most I know about lawn care is how to mow a lawn, gardens are not something that my children get exposed to a whole lot {unless visiting their grandma}. Especially since we have always lived in a townhouse where all of my outdoor chores have been taken care of through my association. If all goes well...

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Vintage Door Knob Envy

2012-05-24T11:01:00.000-05:00

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Wordless Wednesday: Not a baby anymore.

2012-05-23T08:31:00.002-05:00

My little guy is no longer a baby. He is a toddler and has been since he was 11 months old. My baby boy started crawling at six months, walking at 11 months, and is now spending most of his time running after his big brother. We spent a good part of the day playing at a toddler park close by and my little peanut could not have had more fun. Both of the boys love to run around the empty tennis courts. I have no idea why, but it burns off a ton of their energy… so I am all for it! They are not all about the slides or the swings, or the rock wall. They live for running laps around...

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Win Tommee Tippee Explora Tableware & Bright Starts High Chair Giveaway! #ShakeRattleWin

2012-05-22T07:30:00.001-05:00

Are you ready for a HUGE giveaway event? The Shake Rattle & Roll giveaway is a huge event involving over 80 blogs. Each blog will be hosting a giveaway package worth at least $25. The Mom Mart prize package is worth over $100! Each blog will have a linky at the bottom of their post so that you can hop from blog to blog entering each one! All will be incredibly easy to enter! You have from May 22nd through June 5th at 11:59PM EST to enter to win all of the “Shake Rattle & Roll” Giveaways. I know there are a lot of stops to make so I will try not to take too much of your...

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$3000 Disney Cruise Giveaway!

2012-05-21T20:00:00.000-05:00

I could not be more excited about being a part of this amazing giveaway. I love all things Disney and I love a vacation… who doesn’t love a good vacation? What better way to kick off summer than with the chance to win a $3000 Disney Cruise? Acadiana's Thrifty Mom has teamed up with American Family and an awesome group of bloggers to bring you our BIGGEST giveaway yet! One lucky fan will win a Disney Cruise for a family of 4 valued at $3000! That's right, a Disney Cruise! This awesome giveaway is brought to you by American Family and Acadiana's Thrifty Mom, and hosted by...

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#ShakeRattleWin Sponsor Spotlight – Tommee Tippee

2012-05-21T10:04:00.000-05:00

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#ShakeRattleWin Sponsor Spotlight – Bright Starts

2012-05-21T09:59:00.002-05:00

Shake Rattle & Roll is almost here and I am super excited about my amazing sponsors and their generous donations for this event. This sponsor spotlight is all about Bright Starts! Have been a long time fan of the Bright Starts toys and have now had the opportunity to venture into their baby gear and could not be more pleased. I love baby gear and I love trying new products and seeing what they have to offer. The Sunnyside Safari Chair Top High Chair is a fabulous high chair that works for both beginning eaters and will last through those messy toddler years. It is...

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#SuperEvent Kindle Fire Giveaway!

2012-05-20T23:00:00.000-05:00

I love giveaways. I also love nothing more during the summer than to sit back and relax with a good book. With all the new technology out there today, people are no longer tied down to carting around heavy books. As a kick off to summer I am participating in this fabulous Kindle Fire giveaway. Want one? I know I do! Welcome to another #SuperEvent Giveaway hosted by Full Price? Never! and contributing bloggers CuzinLogic and MyCraftyLife! I'd like to introduce you all to Big Fundraising Ideas! "Big Fundraising Ideas is a company that works with various groups...

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The big 3-0!

2012-05-20T17:00:00.000-05:00

It is that time of year again; the time of year when I celebrate my birthday. I do not dread or fear getting older. Instead, I embrace the passing of each year and like to look back on where I have been and how far I have grown. I believe all birthdays are a cause for celebration and I like to celebrate the heck out of my birthday! If I could celebrate my birthday all month long I would… but alas I cannot {Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, and the Indy 500 all take place in May}. So I take what I can get and I try and stretch out my day as long as I can because this mom wants to celebrate her...

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The Bright Starts Sunnyside Safari Chair Top High Chair Review

2012-05-18T16:37:00.000-05:00

I have a confession to make. I am obsessed with baby gear. Technology changes every time I bat an eyelash and people are inventing new and innovative ways of meeting parent’s needs. There is always something new and amazing coming out and I love testing and reviewing the latest and greatest products. I have been a fan of Bright Starts toys for a while now and thought it was time to check out their baby gear. High chairs come in all shapes, sizes, and patterns. They have a wide range of features as well as a wide range of prices. I have found that the easier a product is to use the more I...

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Tommee Tippee Explora Tableware: Perfect for little hands learning to self feed!

2012-05-17T14:47:00.000-05:00

This time last year I had no idea what Tommee Tippee was and how much I would eventually come to rely on their products. I relied on their single electric breast pump while traveling with my newborn and I depended on their Closer to Nature bottle set to help me wean my child from breast to bottle. These products have helped me navigate the challenging early days of motherhood with confidence and ease. When I was offered the chance to review the new Tommee Tippee explora tableware I was ecstatic! With my little guy transitioning to table foods this could not have come at a better time. My...

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Wordless Wednesday: Fun in the sun!

2012-05-16T08:21:00.000-05:00

Yesterday was such a beautiful day that the boys and I spent most of the day outdoors. We walk trails, played at a park, colored on the sidewalk in chalk, and took every possible toy we could find out of the garage to play with in the driveway. Needless to say everyone had a bath before bedtime and everyone slept well last night. Here are a couple pictures of our fist day playing with chalk this year! With summer fast approaching what are you most looking forward to? http://MomMart.blogspot.com

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The Voice

2012-05-14T14:33:00.001-05:00

My children have discovered the wonder and joy of talking into fans. You would think that this would only be entertaining for a short period of time, but it amuses them to no end! The giggles and squeals that emerge from the boys when they hear their voices through the fan are simply contagious. You cannot help but crack a smile {yes… even before coffee I found this entertaining}. I woke up this morning to my children and their father all crouched around the box fan in my room talking. If I was not awake before these little rascals came to get me up, the fan talk and funny voices sure did...

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The best advice my mother ever gave me:

2012-05-12T11:36:00.000-05:00

My mom is my best friend. I talk her almost every day and sometimes a couple times a day. Whenever something big happens I have to share it with my mom. Whenever I am stressed out and feel like my head is going to explode, I call my mom. Whenever I need real advice {she keeps it real... even when I am in the wrong.} I confer with my mother. Some of the best advice I have ever received I got from my mother. I have decided to share some of these golden nuggets of advice with you. “Never go to sleep angry.” My mother shared this golden nugget of advice with me once I was married....

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The Art of Pretend: When Superheroes Come to Play

2012-05-10T13:30:00.000-05:00

It’s a bird. It’s a plane. Nope, it’s my child flying around the house in his batman pajamas. Because life is not nearly entertaining enough on its own {sarcasm}, one must take on the persona of a super hero to add a little amusement to the day. Part of me wants to fully embrace this new infatuation of superheroes. Another part of me wants to crawl into bed, pull the blanket over my head, and hide until this phase is over. Why such a mixed bag of emotions… Superheroes are fun but they can be violent. As much as I love playing pretend with my children, I foresee a lot of boo boos in my...

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Today’s Toys for Tots!

2012-05-09T08:16:00.000-05:00

I have such a fantastic time watching my children play with their toys. Toys have definitely advanced by leaps and bounds since I was a child. My mode of transportation was a big wheel that was passed down from sibling to sibling until my feet graced its pedals. Being the second youngest of five children, this was the way of the world and it worked well for our family. Now I can look out in my garage and see a child motorized Ford F150 truck, a Little Tikes police cruiser, a ride on Thomas the train toy, and a vintage looking Radio Flyer tricycle. Spoiled… I have a tendency to spoil my...

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DIY Cinderella Theme Wedding Shower Centerpieces

2012-05-07T13:44:00.000-05:00

I love party planning. One of my favorite things to do is pick a theme and go to town on organizing and creating a fabulous and fun party. To me, a party is more than just the food people eat and the activity being celebrated. I believe that a great party is one that you will remember; it evokes a feeling. When I plan a party I think about the invitations {you can see my Cinderella Invitation tutorial HERE} as well as the decorations. When I plan a party at home I like to hang things, but when planning a party at a location where that is not possibly I try and get crafty with the areas I...

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DIY Cinderella Theme Wedding Shower Invitations

2012-05-04T11:22:00.000-05:00

I am co-hosting a wedding shower for my little sister this weekend and I have been getting my craftiness on. I thought long and hard about what the theme of the wedding shower should be. I wanted to do something a little whimsical but not off the wall crazy. I decided to go with a Cinderella theme… but more about the shoes than anything else. My little sister just loves shoes! With the Cinderella theme in mind I took out my scrapbooking supplies and got to work. What you need: Paper {I use 12x12 scrapbook paper in order to get the most out of a single...

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When is the right age for children to play sports?

2012-05-03T09:40:00.000-05:00

My oldest son goes a mile a minute. He has the most insane amount of energy and he doesn’t stop unless he is asleep {NO exaggeration}. There is no down time, there is no resting and relaxing, he is a go getter who never slows down. This can make following directions a challenge. It is not that he doesn’t listen… he is a very good listener when I can get him to focus. It is the slowing down to focus part that can be a challenge. I know he hears me. There is NO WAY that he has learned to tune me out this early in his life! I have taken multiple classes through the park...

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Wordless Wednesday: A Day at the ZOO!

2012-05-02T09:19:00.000-05:00

Our family zoo membership is expiring soon and we decided that we were not going to renew it this year. There are some other establishments that offer family memberships that we are looking into for this coming year that are a little closer to home and easier for me to navigate when I am alone with the kids. We took one last trip to the zoo before our membership expired this last week and had a fabulous time. We like to go first thing in the morning before the zoo gets crowded. We park right up in the front {2nd spot from the entrance this time!} and head in as soon as the gates open. We...

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Kindle Fire Giveaway 4/30-5/14: YOU CAN #WIN!

2012-04-29T23:01:00.000-05:00

One of my favorite things to do is sit back with a good book and read about far off adventures and mysteries that need to be solved. To me, summer is the best time to lounge about and read all of the books that I had no time for all year long! So I am super excited to bring you this fabulous giveaway. One luck winner will get a Kindle Fire to call their own, just enter in the Rafflecopter form below! KINDLE FIRE GIVEAWAY! Techy Tribe, Mom to Bed by 8, the Iowa-Mom and Bella Savvy have teamed to to giveaway a Kindle Fire to one lucky reader! This is a perfect gift for anyone on...

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For The Love of Mom Giveaway!

2012-04-28T23:01:00.000-05:00

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY TO ALL THE MOM'S, MOM'S TO BE, MOM'S YET TO BE, OR MOM LIKE PEOPLE! WE LOVE YOU ALL! With Mother's day just around the corner I joined together with some great blogger's to bring you this: For The Love of Mom Giveaway. 9 awesome prizes, 9 winner's! This giveaway will run from 4/29/12 until Mother's day. Winner's will be drawn on Mother's day. So Let's celebrate Mom, Mom to be, Mom yet to be, and Mom like people... Entering is easy! Use the Rafflecopter form below for your chance to win these fabulous prizes! /*{literal}{/literal}*/ a...

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All dressed up...

2012-04-28T10:01:00.001-05:00

There is something to be said for seeing little kids in dress up clothes. No, I do not mean playing pretend by wearing a stethoscope and taking the temperature of every stuffed animal in the neighborhood. When I say dress up I mean dressing up! My son is going to be the ring bearer in my little sisters wedding this June. He will wear a tuxedo and he will walk down the aisle {hopefully without incident} carrying a little ring bearer pillow. This will be a fairly good sized wedding and there will be a lot of eyes on him. I am sure that my little center of attention will love it! This...

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