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Moody Cow Meditates helps kids know what to do with big feelings

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Moody Cow Meditates helps kids know what to do with big feelings

Posted: 30 Sep 2017 03:54 PM PDT

Moody Cow Meditates by Kerry Lee MacLean can help little kids cope with big feelings. Kids are still learning to manage their emotions, and they need to know that this …

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Groupon’s got coupons” plus 2 more

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Groupon’s got coupons

Posted: 27 Sep 2017 11:51 AM PDT

Every so often I convince myself that COUPONING IS TOTALLY FOR ME! (Spoiler: no. It’s not.) I mean, I love being frugal so of course I should totally be couponing, right? Wrong. I would rather do laundry. Every time I come back to couponing I think nothing beats laundry for relentless tedium, and every time … Continue reading Groupon’s got coupons →

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Housewitch: A Novel by Katie Schickel review + #giveaway ends 3/28

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 04:04 AM PDT

Former foster child, now a stay-at-home mom of three, Allison Darling desperately wants to fit in with the latte drinking, hundred-dollar-yoga-pants wearing moms that run her charming seaside town, Monrovia. Constantly feeling like an outsider, Allison dreams of more for her children.
When Allison's estranged mother passes away, her previously dormant special talents emerge. Soon she is reunited with the family that abandoned her and learns of their heartbreaking legacy.

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You could be the next athlete highlighted in #IPlayLikeAGirl

Posted: 20 Mar 2015 03:12 PM PDT

Use the hashtag #IPlayLikeAGirl to participate! I am so excited to see what some of you share! Creating a strong emotional connection with women and girls, #IPlayLikeAGirl is centered on a one-minute video that showcases sporty girls and young women practicing Yoga, running a mile, lifting weights, dancing and boxing among other physical activities. Condensed into thirty and fifteen second television and radio advertisements, their impactful messages will be seen and heard throughout all of the major broadcast outlets in the Dallas, Texas, region.

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Hickies Never Tie Laces” plus 4 more

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Hickies Never Tie Laces
We had a Kids’ Cookie Baking Adventure Party, and you can too!
I seem to have the infamous Cobbler’s Children.
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Hickies Never Tie Laces

Posted: 19 Sep 2017 02:19 PM PDT

Hate tying your kids’ shoes everyday before they step out of the house? Hate stopping to tie your own shoes mid-run? HICKIES products turn any pair of sneakers into convenient, comfortable, and stylish slip-ons that are perfect for any activity from recess play to Mom and Dad’s triathlons. https://www.hickies.com/ Features: Works in any shoe with … Continue reading Hickies Never Tie Laces →

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We had a Kids’ Cookie Baking Adventure Party, and you can too!

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 03:52 AM PDT

Thanks to the review copy I received from Mimi’s Adventures in Baking Chocolate Chip Cookies, we embarked on a Cookie adventure with our friends! Baking is a fantastic way to introduce kids to the kitchen, because they are really interested in the results. (I mean… chocolate chip cookies! Who doesn’t want those?) Mimi’s Adventures in … Continue reading We had a Kids’ Cookie Baking Adventure Party, and you can too! →

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I seem to have the infamous Cobbler’s Children.

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 04:05 AM PDT

Ever buy something that might or might not be a good product just so you won't have to face the experience of shopping for it again? Yeah, that's where we are.

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Introducing preschool? Plans at your fingertips! Enter by 4/21 @CHALKPreschool

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 10:00 PM PDT

CHALK Preschool Online'scontent is professional, upbeat, and free of annoying voices and the nerve wracking, rage inducing, practically tuneless songs that some kids' videos seem to think are required. (You all know the ones I'm talking about. The ones you want to kill with fire.)

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Teeth Fairies by Ingrid Bencosme Review & Giveaway ends 4/12

Posted: 29 Mar 2015 02:00 AM PDT

Part game, part family tradition, part incentive to brush their teeth, your kiddo is sure to love their teeth fairies doll and story no matter how and when you introduce her. (Both of my boys, 7.5 and 3.5, tried to make off with her while I was reading the story book to see what it’s … Continue reading Teeth Fairies by Ingrid Bencosme Review & Giveaway ends 4/12 →

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REVIEW: Challenger British Soccer Camp

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REVIEW: Challenger British Soccer Camp

Posted: 31 Aug 2015 10:33 AM PDT

My daughter Sophia is not our sports enthused and talented child. She’s always excited about the nature and science themed camps offered by the county every year, but we have to give her a little nudge to make sure she gets as much exercise as we’d like. We’ve heard a lot of praise for the

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So you have a pond, now what? #Sponsored

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So you have a pond, now what? #Sponsored

Posted: 30 May 2015 07:05 AM PDT

This post contains information provided by my sponsor. I have no personal experience with the product. We all have different landscape goals in mind when we choose how to incorporate water into our plans. In my case, I decided that reducing runoff from my property was more important than maintaining a pond or other permanent

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Time for a fallback plan…

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Time for a fallback plan…

Posted: 06 May 2015 06:39 AM PDT

Even the best of us have had a day that got away from us and realized that everyone is hungry and there's nothing in the fridge but a few paltry leftovers that won't quite make a full dinner for the family and the last of the milk. Oops. Time for some PB&J, or to pull a rabbit out of the hat. If breakfast for dinner is getting old, you can throw together this (meatless!) Black Beans and Rice in less time than you'd wait for delivery, and entirely from pantry staples.

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ASCENDERS by C.L. Gaber, with Wordsmith Publicity.

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ASCENDERS by C.L. Gaber, with Wordsmith Publicity.

Posted: 01 May 2015 03:26 AM PDT

“Paranormal romance” isn’t usually my thing, but this one sounded appealing, so I dove right in. Blurb: Walker Callaghan doesn’t know what happened to her. One minute she was living her teenage life in suburban Chicago...and the next minute, she was in a strange place and in a brand new school with absolutely no

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LOVE INSPIRED SERIES Book Review & #Giveaway ends 5/13

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LOVE INSPIRED SERIES Book Review & #Giveaway ends 5/13

Posted: 29 Apr 2015 03:44 AM PDT

Everyone and anyone who has ever met me knows that I love to read. I read while waiting to pick up the kids, I read to reduce stress. I may or may not have been caught reading a book at yesterday’s playdate (Sorry about that Karen. I had a lovely time!). My kids have picked

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Wilderness Walkabout giveaway ends 4/24

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Wilderness Walkabout giveaway ends 4/24

Posted: 24 Apr 2015 02:00 AM PDT

1 Lucky Winner will receive the kit above which was reviewed by The Cheshire Cat’s Looking Glass. You can see everything you will be getting here. Cooper & Kid may be on a mission to make Dad’s cooler than moms, but this kit can be done with either parent. Cooper Kit is a quarterly subscription

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When Calls the Heart Premiere Review & #Giveaway ends 4/30 #FaithTV #Hearties” plus 1 more

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When Calls the Heart Premiere Review & #Giveaway ends 4/30 #FaithTV #Hearties

Posted: 22 Apr 2015 09:30 PM PDT

If you have still not gotten over the end of Little House on the Prairie or Dr Quinn, Medicine woman, then I have good news for you! “When Calls The Heart” is about to come back for a second season. In addition to the top billed cast, I was pleased to see this wholesome drama

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You are an oak

Posted: 22 Apr 2015 06:10 AM PDT

Oak trees are famous for strength and indomitability. They have a very hard wood, and they live a long time. Their acorns feed many forms of wildlife and occasionally people. They are a widely recognized symbol of strength. They are not always pretty. The very things that make them strong scar them. They have bad

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Rainy Day Game Fun Giveaway ends 5/6

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Rainy Day Game Fun Giveaway ends 5/6

Posted: 22 Apr 2015 03:00 AM PDT

Rainy Day Game Fun Giveaway Hosted by: Savory Savings Co-hosted by: Michigan Saving & More and Joy Makin’ Mamas Sponsored by: Winning Moves USA They say April showers bring May flowers, but what does it do for stir crazy kiddos (and their parents!)? Well end the chorus of “I’m BORED!” by handing your kiddos this fun

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Back of the pack, and proud of it. #IPlayLikeAGirl

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Back of the pack, and proud of it. #IPlayLikeAGirl

Posted: 20 Apr 2015 03:08 AM PDT

Even "small" competitions in any sport require preparation. Sometimes weeks. Sometimes months. Celebrating every competitor is not a celebration of "losing." It's a celebration of dedication. Even if I actually am the slowest land mammal on earth, (probably I'm not, right?) the weeks of sticking to my training schedule that have allowed me to finish a race- first, last, or anything in between- makes it impossible for me to be a "loser."

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National Arboretum offers all the beauty with fewer crowds

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National Arboretum offers all the beauty with fewer crowds

Posted: 17 Apr 2015 07:06 AM PDT

For those of you who aren’t local, the DC cherry blossoms are more than a little bit of a “thing.” The trees in bloom are so famously beautiful that they inspire their own festival and a slew of spinoff events titled “Cherry Blossom ___________” every year. The festival is a huge tourist draw, and multitudes

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Smile Brilliant Review & #Giveaway ends 4/29” plus 1 more

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Smile Brilliant Review & #Giveaway ends 4/29

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 10:00 PM PDT

Ah, tax time. For some reason, every year around now I start really scrutinizing our household’s financial health and asking myself if I’m really making smart decisions. I don’t know about your insurance plan, but my dental insurance covers routine cleanings and most of any necessary dental work like fillings. For anything that is deemed

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We had a Kids’ Cookie Baking Adventure Party, and you can too!

Posted: 15 Apr 2015 03:52 AM PDT

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I seem to have the infamous Cobbler’s Children.

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I seem to have the infamous Cobbler’s Children.

Posted: 13 Apr 2015 04:05 AM PDT

Ever buy something that might or might not be a good product just so you won't have to face the experience of shopping for it again? Yeah, that's where we are.

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Everyone Loves Money Giveaway Ends 4/25

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Everyone Loves Money Giveaway Ends 4/25

Posted: 10 Apr 2015 10:11 PM PDT

Enter to win one of TWO $25 Amazon Gift Cards in the Everyone Loves Money Giveaway Hosted By Bloggie Friends’ Blog Boosters Sponsored By: Joy Makin’ Mamas, Michigan Savings & More, Here We Go Again.. Ready?, Couponing Momma Giveaways & Reviews, Mom Approved Reviews & News As bloggers, we LOVE to offer our readers the opportunity to

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Introducing preschool? Plans at your fingertips! Enter by 4/21 @CHALKPreschool

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Introducing preschool? Plans at your fingertips! Enter by 4/21 @CHALKPreschool

Posted: 06 Apr 2015 10:00 PM PDT

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Maternity Activewear by Mumberry #Giveaway ends 4/20

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Maternity Activewear by Mumberry #Giveaway ends 4/20

Posted: 05 Apr 2015 10:52 PM PDT

Maternity Activewear by Mumberry Review & Giveaway Mumberry Activewear Product Overview Helps support and active lifestyle while pregnant Offers stylish, comfortable and supportive activewear Made from quality material Uses Mumband™ in all apparel to provide compression and support All of Mumberry’s activewear contains the Mumband™. These were so comfortable, I used them for exercising as

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Guylian Aritisanal Chocolate Giveaway ends 4/15

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Guylian Aritisanal Chocolate Giveaway ends 4/15

Posted: 01 Apr 2015 12:08 AM PDT

Guylian Chocolate Giveaway Hosted by: Savory Savings Co-hosted by: Michigan Saving & More and Joy Makin’ Mamas Sponsored by: Guylian With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it is time to think of gifts that will make mom smile (step away from the dust mop – she may have said she needed one, but let’s gift her something

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Teeth Fairies by Ingrid Bencosme Review & Giveaway ends 4/12

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Teeth Fairies by Ingrid Bencosme Review & Giveaway ends 4/12

Posted: 29 Mar 2015 02:00 AM PDT

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Wonder Forge Preschool Perfect Giveaway ends 4/10

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Wonder Forge Preschool Perfect Giveaway ends 4/10

Posted: 27 Mar 2015 10:58 AM PDT

Wonder Forge Preschool Perfect Giveaway Hosted by: Savory Savings Co-hosted by: Michigan Saving & More and Joy Makin’ Mamas Sponsored by: Wonder Forge Kids learn best through play and what’s even better than that, is that we get to spend time with them – having fun and learning when we play games together! Krista over at

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Housewitch: A Novel by Katie Schickel review + #giveaway ends 3/28

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Housewitch: A Novel by Katie Schickel review + #giveaway ends 3/28

Posted: 22 Mar 2015 04:04 AM PDT

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You could be the next athlete highlighted in #IPlayLikeAGirl

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You could be the next athlete highlighted in #IPlayLikeAGirl

Posted: 20 Mar 2015 03:12 PM PDT

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Path in the Darkness Review (+ Firefly Clue giveaway, ends 3/29)

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Path in the Darkness Review (+ Firefly Clue giveaway, ends 3/29)

Posted: 18 Mar 2015 04:13 AM PDT

Back in the beginning of February I reviewed a science fiction novel for you called ‘Outsystem’ that I loved, loved, loved. I told you then I was going to rush right out and get the sequel and do little happy dances as soon as the children were in bed. Well it turns out that

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Take a shortcut to a decadent dessert course and enjoy a #HoneyBakedEaster #sponsored

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Take a shortcut to a decadent dessert course and enjoy a #HoneyBakedEaster #sponsored

Posted: 15 Mar 2015 07:00 AM PDT

When I was growing up, we joined my extended family out of state every year for a holiday celebration that included a leisurely, over the top feast that seemed impressive even when I didn’t understand the amount of work required to pull it off. I’ve already told you that one of my favorite ways to

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