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Winners!

2013-05-18T08:33:00.001-05:00

The lucky winner of a Procter & Gamble Prize Pack is... The lucky winner of a WaterSavers Prize Pack is... The lucky winner of a Play-Doh Plus Sweet Shop Frosting Fun Bakery Playset is... Thank you to everyone who entered these fun giveaways! Have a great weekend!

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Save Childhood Support Imagination with Pump It Up {Pop-In Playtime Passes Giveaway!}

2013-05-17T08:16:00.000-05:00

Although there are times when my internal obsessiveness for making all things perfect cringes as I watch my daughters color the grass in their picture purple or the sky red (or just color outside of the lines), I also know to never hinder their creativity. After all, a child's imagination and...

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Three Things That the Shaklee 180™ Program Has Taught Me {#ShakleeBlogger}

2013-05-17T08:00:00.000-05:00

It has now been 2½ months since I dove headfirst into the the Shaklee 180™ blogger program and, as the days pass one by one, I can honestly say that incorporating my Shaklee 180™ Turnaround™ Kit into my regular, daily routine hasn't been all that difficult. Quite a few of my weekday mornings...

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Stylish, Colorful, Comfortable and Fun Children's Clothes for Summer from Gymboree {Review & $100 Gift Card Giveaway}

2013-05-16T09:46:00.000-05:00

Although I had a sickening feeling for a while that spring was never going to truly arrive here in the Midwest, the sun is finally shining, the birds are joyfully singing and there are flowers blooming just about everywhere I look. Ahhhhhh. But along with the warmth, I have been beyond...

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ZooSnap Memory Game App for Apple and Android {Review}

2013-05-16T08:51:00.000-05:00

When I was younger, I had a fairly incredibly memory. Names, dates, locations, it was all right up here and I don't recall ever missing appointments or having to struggle to remember someone's name 10 seconds after they introduced themselves to me. Whether it's "Mom Brain," older age or simply...

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Wummelbox Subscription Arts & Crafts Service for Kids {Review & Giveaway}

2013-05-15T08:37:00.000-05:00

Like pretty much all kids, my girls love getting hands-on with nearly any activity presented to them. Whether that means digging in the dirt, gluing together a craft masterpiece, cooking our next meal (and even washing the dishes afterward), or building a carefully constructed tower,...

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Get Fashionable for Summer with Bella Ella Boutique {Review & $50 Gift Certificate Giveaway!}

2013-05-14T08:08:00.001-05:00

Even though I spend the majority of my days in either jeans or yoga pants (or, ahem, pajamas), that doesn't mean that I don't appreciate having the option to open my closet and find high quality, timeless articles of clothing as well. After all, sometimes it just feels good to pull on...

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Host a Pop Star Party with KIDZ BOP Party Hits CD {Review}

2013-05-14T07:33:00.000-05:00

When my children were younger, every time we got in the car I was sure to have kids' music cued up and ready to go. After all, if we weren't singing along to The Wheels on the Bus or Old MacDonald, wasn't I denying them an important developmental aspect of childhood? Fast-forward a few years...

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New Trent Chargepak NT600C External Battery Pack {Review & Giveaway}

2013-05-13T08:52:00.000-05:00

While I'll do whatever I can to help out my husband, when he called home from work the other day asking me to bring him his phone charger, I couldn't help but roll my eyes. Of course he needed the charger, he was on his way to the airport that afternoon for a business trip and, let's face it,...

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Six Wonderful Things About the English Language

2013-05-13T08:23:00.000-05:00

Ever since preschool, Big Sister E has loved to learn. She has been eager to label colors, count higher and higher, and, in particular, learn to read. After all, for someone who adores books, it only makes sense that the next step would be to decipher what those letters mean when they're all put...

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Winners!

2013-05-11T09:09:00.000-05:00

The lucky winner of a $95 Hapari swimwear gift certificate is... The lucky winner of an Artisan Fresh Ingredients Prize Pack including the tasty new Pillsbury Artisan Pizza Crust is... Thank you to everyone who entered these two fun giveaways! Have a great weekend!

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Josh Groban's "In the Round" Tour Kicks Off This Fall {Pair of Concert Tour Tickets Giveaway!}

2013-05-10T14:55:00.000-05:00

I'm going to admit that typically when I think of going to concerts, I instantly age approximately 50 years. It's going to be loud, there won't be anywhere to park, people around me will be obnoxious, everyone will stand and, being as short as I am, I won't be able to see... the excuses, they...

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Celebrate Mother's Day with Balance Bar and May Designs {Review & Giveaway}

2013-05-10T08:08:00.000-05:00

While I would like nothing more than to sleep late and then wake up to plate after plate of desserts, treats, goodies and all things chocolate on Mother's Day, the guilt that would follow would most likely be overwhelming. Even though my sweet tooth would be happy with the chocolate feast, ...

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Honor Moms Everywhere with MetLife's #SocialBlackout

2013-05-10T08:00:00.001-05:00

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MetLife. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. After confirming that one her best friends is coming over for a playdate soon, Little Sister B has been near-giddy with anticipation. What are you two...

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Doc McStuffins: Time For Your Checkup DVD {Review & Giveaway}

2013-05-09T11:24:00.000-05:00

When it comes to children's television, my girls enjoy a wide variety of genres and characters but do have pretty discerning taste when it comes to their favorites. After all, no matter how entertaining a show might be, it has to have that special mix of fun and education for them to want to turn...

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Unique Mother's Day Gifts from NOVICA {$50 Gift Certificate Giveaway!}

2013-05-09T07:48:00.000-05:00

When it comes time to purchase just the right gift for Mom for Mother's Day, I often struggle coming up with quite the right thing. After a while, the items in the store all start to look a little bit the same to me, so how do I find something that is unique and special enough that it shows my...

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Wow Your Guests with Cool Summer Desserts from Kraft {Brownie Trifle Recipe}

2013-05-09T07:21:00.000-05:00

Although sometimes I think that fall is my favorite season, this year spring is truly giving it a run for its money. After the long, cold winter here in the Midwest, to be able to wear flip-flops, t-shirts and finally put away the snow boots almost feels like a dream. Not to mention that...

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Take a Live, Uncut View at Your Pizza with Domino's Live {$20 Gift Card Giveaway!}

2013-05-08T08:29:00.000-05:00

How often do you see food commercials on television that make your mouth water and your stomach rumble? For me, there are definitely times that I see a perfect bowl of pasta or a gleaming sandwich and the ad works – I find myself wanting to give the meal a try. But have you ever wondered...

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Mother's Day Gifts from RadioShack {Nikon COOLPIX S5200 Digital Camera Bundle Review}

2013-05-07T08:15:00.000-05:00

With Mother's Day next weekend (and the long days of summer around the corner), it's time to think about gifts for Mom that are sure to make her smile. Yes, flowers and breakfast in bed are wonderful, but let's face it, sometimes it is nice to give her something that combines just the right...

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Pamper Your Hair with the Alberto VO5 Salon Series Line {Review & Giveaway}

2013-05-06T08:35:00.000-05:00

With all that moms do day in and day out, I'm pretty sure that there should be more than one Mother's Day per calendar year. Or at least we could add in a few more (e.g. SuperMom Day, HeroMom Day, etc) so that she can be celebrated for the continuous way that she takes care of her family. Who's...

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IHOP Introduces New Brioche French Toast {Review}

2013-05-06T08:16:00.000-05:00

While there is something to be said for visiting new restaurants or trying out a variety of menu options, sometimes you just can't beat the classics when you know that they're going to be good. After all, if a restaurant is known for "Everything you love about breakfast," then that's already a...

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Winners!

2013-05-04T09:30:00.000-05:00

The lucky winner of a $50 Visa gift card on behalf of AT&T Alerts is... The lucky winner of a Johnson & Johnson Spring Skincare Essentials prize pack is... The lucky winner of a Rubbermaid Reveal Spray Mop is... The lucky winner of a pair of children's shoes from...

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Let's #GetZesty with Kraft Zesty Italian Anything Dressing {Versace Perfume Giveaway!}

2013-05-03T08:57:00.000-05:00

Disclosure: In conjunction with Mom It Forward, Kraft sent compensation and a bottle of the product to review, but they haven’t reviewed or approved what I wrote below. Even though each week I lament over the food rut that my family is trapped in, I never seem to get motivated to try anything...

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Month 2 Weight Loss Results from the Shaklee 180™ Program {#ShakleeBlogger}

2013-05-03T08:20:00.000-05:00

May 1st marked the two month mark since I embarked on the Shaklee 180™ blogger program and I can't believe that this much time has already passed. Was it only two short months ago that I was wearing a larger size clothes and feeling utterly in despair over my lack of willpower and the...

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Where To Buy K-Cup Coffee: Cross Country Cafe {Review & 96 K-Cups of Choice Giveaway!}

2013-05-02T08:52:00.000-05:00

If I haven't made it clear before, I'm in an exclusive relationship. With my Keurig. Every morning I wake up and look forward to seeing her patiently waiting for me. No matter if I'm feeling fully rested or have been up multiple times throughout the night, I know that I can count on her to...

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