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Preparing For Natural and Unexpected Disasters ~ Energizer Light Up A Life ~ Champions for Kids

2012-02-23T11:36:00.001-05:00

More taunting sun outside my window, giving one the hope that spring is just around the corner. The bright rays are deceiving, however, as I note yet another light blanket of fresh snow. All the same, although concern of winter weather hazards still plague many, the warmer temperatures will soon be here, and with it, the potential for unexpected danger across much of the country - Tornado

Disney Live! ~ Three Classic Fairy Tales ~ #G!veaway

2012-02-22T23:47:00.000-05:00

Courtesy of our good friends at Closer to Lucy Obviously if you’ve spent anytime clicking through my pages you know that little girl is in love with all things Disney. For her it’s not about the fairytale. It’s about pretty dresses, a happy ending, and sing-song dancing.I can’t wait to surprise her a night at amid the Disney Live! presentation of Three Classic Fairy Tales. They will be

A Mother's Treasure ~ Reflections On Children

2012-02-22T00:24:00.002-05:00

Our children are miracles, they are the most interesting persons we will ever meet. Full of imagination and creativity the likes of which we can only marvel upon. Both brilliant and beautiful, with none other just the same. Yet while we know, in the quiet of our hearts, that they are truly the most precious creature whose toes were ever tickled by new grass, or

Take Over Tuesday Social Media Hop ~ Gaining Followers In All The Right Places ~ #CMM

2012-02-20T20:01:00.002-05:00

Welcome to Take Over Tuesday Social Media Hop Gain Friends and Followers In All The Right Places Your Hostesses are: Closer to Lucy Have Sippy Will Travel 3 Princes and a Princess 2 Just Like June (formerly The Thrifty Things) That's What She Said <a href="http://www.closertolucy.com/"><img src="http://i270.photobucket.com/albums/jj112/

Natural, Organic Solutions for Beautiful Hair ~ Hamadi ~ Nature's Basin ~ Review

2012-02-20T01:00:00.000-05:00

With long locks, maintaining sleek and shiny condition is a top priority for the Teen Diva and I. While the boys are not terribly picky about which hair products they use, we girls are much more discriminating. We demand quality and performance for our crowning glories and consider the products we use carefully. When it comes to our hair, we've discovered natural and organic

Long Hair Care and Styling Tips ~ Detangling the Mystery

2012-02-17T23:28:00.000-05:00

When I was quite young, long before I possessed the will and good sense to insist otherwise, my hair was styled in a very short bob, leaving me looking not unlike the Campbell's Soup Kids. Although I've toyed with various lengths since then, I invariably let any shorter styling grow out to longer lengths. The Teen Diva and I both have fine hair in plentiful quantities; a wretched curse

Mom As A Magnet ~ A Tale of (No) Personal Space

2012-02-16T23:56:00.000-05:00

What is it about being a Mother that draws them to us? Our inherent, nurturing nature? The, often deceiving, well-practiced look of saintly patience? Our ability to listen, at length, to philosophical waxing, on all manner of topics from nail polish and gossip to the power of trading cards and all things strange, mystifying and plastic? Shh. It's okay to take the credit! They don't have to

NYC Spending Spree Sweepstakes ~ Top Dentists Teeth-Whitening Makeover ~ You +1

2012-02-15T21:55:00.012-05:00

Everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile. No debate there. A dazzling grin showing off your pearly whites lends, not only to your glam factor, but to your self-esteem, as well. Over the counter whitening remedies are budget-friendly in the short run, however certainly not a permanent solution to your quest for a brighter smile. What if you could get a professional teeth whitening

Fashion To Figure ~ trendy fashions at best prices ~ Giveaway

2012-02-14T23:35:00.000-05:00

Craving trendy looks that fit both Mom's bodies and their budgets? Fashion To Figure may be the answer you've been looking for! Specializing in looks that allow fashion to meet a woman's needs, Fashion To Figure has a long tradition of catering to women size 12 and up. More than 100 years ago, our great-grandmother created the full-fashion market. Bringing fashion to the figure

Thinking Spring ~ Getting Ready To Shed Sweaters and Weight

2012-02-14T16:55:00.000-05:00

As the weather outside teases and taunts, changing from sunshine to snow, my thoughts are focused ahead to spring. Each time the sun shines through the window, I realize how much work there is to do in the weeks ahead, from cleaning windows of winter residue, to donating my family's unused items to switching out heavy winter wardrobes for lighter warm weather wear. Of course, that leads me to

Take Over Tuesday Social Media Hop ~ Gaining Followers In All The Right Places ~ #CMM

2012-02-13T20:37:00.001-05:00

Fabulous Prom Dresses ~ David's Bridal ~ Making Dreams Come True

2012-02-10T23:43:00.297-05:00

While I am only blessed with one biological Teen Diva, this Mom has the good fortune of being able to enjoy formal dress shopping with two teenagers each year, with double the glamour and glowing smiles. One of the Diva's devoted BFFs is a regular now, for all our formal shopping trips. Three years ago, the Diva came to me in tears, after learning this sweet girl wouldn't be able to attend an

Rex Reviews Mr.Chewy.com ~ Delivering Pet Happiness & Savings To Your Door

2012-02-10T15:42:00.000-05:00

Rex Reviews... It's always so hard to tell what my Mom is thinking, especially when it comes to what she feeds me. Every day, I get the same food in my dish from the big bag. Sometimes the bag smells a little different and the food tastes a little different, but it is essentially the same kibbles. When the rest of my family eats, they sit in the special room and their food smells

Pamper Your Valentine ~ Delicious Gifts Delivered ~ The Swiss Colony ~ #Giveaway

2012-02-09T23:55:00.002-05:00

Guest Giveaway from one of our favorite blogs, Have Sippy Will Travel Swiss Colony has been making mouths water since 1926. Since then, their reputation has only grown and gained favor with all those looking for fun and delicious fare that they can order from the ease of their own homes, whether by phone, catalog, or website. There is a huge assortment of great edibles to be found on

Pamper Your Valentine ~ HTC Rhyme™ from Verizon Wireless ~ Sweetheart Deal

2012-02-08T09:28:00.000-05:00

I often hear from Moms that they are suffering from dumb phone syndrome. I can't help but to commiserate with them, as I too am among the dumb phone ranks. Although my cute, little Reclaim is a glorious shade of green, both in hue and in construction, cute is simply not cutting it. From issues with speed, functionality and blasted memory restrictions, staying connected is more of a hindrance

Nutrition Possible ~ American Express Gift Card Giveaway

2012-02-06T23:30:00.002-05:00

Guest Giveaway from one of our favorite sites ~ Just Like JuneLast week I spend two hours chatting with my daughter's doctor on the importance of nutrition. She has not been eating properly and he wanted to discuss the situation with both of us. She's an extremely picky eater who doesn't want to eat meat, hardly any fruits, and only a few veggies. She doesn't particularly eat "junk food," she

Saving On Family Health ~ Walgreens Prescription Savings Club

2012-02-06T22:00:00.005-05:00

This post brought to you by Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. As my husband and I travel further into our middle years, our health is becoming more of a concern. Fortunately, both he and I are in relatively good health now, but we have concerns about what the future might hold. With family history of both high blood pressure and heart disease, the number of trips we

Hop Around Tuesday ~ Make New Friends & Gain Followers

2012-02-06T22:00:00.003-05:00

This week special co host is That's What She Said!! Make new friends & gain followers. Please follow hosts @lifesandcastle @Nightowlmama & @HaveSippy guest co host @tsue1136 this week. If you don't mind please retweet/share so we can all gain more friends and participates:) Follow & follow back if someone follows you. Lets help each other. TIPS: Check

SafeSync- Save Your Files! Review and C0NTEST @TrendMicro

2012-02-05T16:26:00.001-05:00

Guest Review & Giveaway from one of our favorite sites ~ Have Sippy Will Travel Trend Micro are best known for their PC security software. They handle everything from anti virus to Trojan, spy ware, hackers- and everything in between. Now they are also entering into the cloud backup storage market with SafeSync. SafeSync is a way of backing up your files from a home computer onto the

Bravo Shows ~ Guest Post

2012-02-04T10:32:00.000-05:00

Guest post Winston Stewart I went to direct tv las vegas to look up different satellite services. My daughter got awfully excited when I told her what I was doing. She constantly complains that we do not have enough channels right now. I tease her and say that we should not be spending so much time in front of the TV anyway! She really wants to be able to watch some of the TV shows that

The Blasted Stump and the Basketball Hoop

2012-02-02T14:57:00.001-05:00

Ah, February. Quite possibly, my least favorite month of the year, having been ready for winter to be over since the first week of January, February seems to drag on in the most torturous fashion. Arctic temperatures and snow fall one day, only to be followed by a teasing, yet cold sun and melt off the next.To be fair, the only advantage March typically has over February is a greater percentage

It's All About Beautiful Hair ~ GK hair™ ~ 4 in 1 Tourmaline Curling Iron Review ~ Flat Iron Giveaway #CMM

2012-02-01T22:24:00.001-05:00

With hearts busy preparing for the ultimate romantic holiday, Valentine's Day, there are all manner of important pampering issues to address.... a romantic or sassy new outfit the perfect pair of shoes hydrating your winter skin and taming your hair into a soft, romantic style As for myself, I simply cannot bare to not wash my hair daily, but in the arctic Michigan winter

Support Brave Women ~ Help Spread The Word ~ #BraveWoman Twitter Party #CBias

2012-02-01T08:42:00.001-05:00

As part of my family's ongoing commitment to increase our community outreach and support of causes that hit our hearts, I would like to invite and encourage my readers to remember the BraveWoman organization and mission. Readers may recall my prior writings on this topic and will certainly understand why I am committed to spreading the word about the Brave Woman movement. Brave Woman

Take Over Tuesday Social Media Hop ~ Gaining Followers In All The Right Places ~ #CMM

2012-01-31T09:12:00.003-05:00

Hope for Homelessness? Do You Open Your Heart or Close Your Eyes ~ #AbbottCFK #CBias

2012-01-30T23:22:00.004-05:00

Participating in the Abbott Nutritional Pack A Snack program, I find my family's experience to be, at once, rewarding yet bittersweet. Certainly, the process of discussion and giving together has provided both an important bonding opportunity for my family, as well as served an important lesson in giving that will stay with my children. Our thoughtfully chosen, nutrition packed items to