Unexpected Parenting News, continued- and I went shopping, of course.

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Yesterday I shared with you some new words in my vocabulary: Alopecia Areata.  I did what many of my friends would do- I started poking around online.  Shopping is therapeutic- but this was a different kind of shopping for me. It’s funny- looking around online - Bratz and Moxie Girlz both have dolls out with bald heads.  Moxie Girlz Continue Reading …

New and Improved Huggies Snug & Dry and Overnites Diapers (Giveaway 4 winners)

huggies snug dry

 As a parent, or a caregiver of a child in diapers, one of the most important things you want in a diaper, regardless of what kind of diaper you use, is absorbency.  You can have the cutest or the cheapest or the most eco friendly diapers around, but if your diapers aren’t absorbent, they aren’t Continue Reading …

Kleenex Shield. Sneeze. Swish. : just in time for school! ($100 Amazon Giveaway)

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I can’t believe I’m writing this but it’s almost time for Back to School….well, for some of you.  Here in Connecticut we don’t go back until the very end of August, but I know many will be back in school in just a few short weeks!  With back to school comes lots and lots of Continue Reading …

Unexpected News as a Mom- How do you handle it?

Alopecia Areata

Earlier this week, I noticed a bald spot on my almost 5 year old son’s head.  His friend had pulled his hair the day before…there wasn’t even mention of it to me, or his friends mom.  It was kind of matter of fact.  Right after I took this photo, my little guy looked up at Continue Reading …

Crayola Summer Fun Gift Pack (Giveaway) #MyBlogSpark

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Crayola is helping kids take their imagination on the road this summer with products that are designed to be entertaining and inspiring…and not very messy.  This is kind of a key element to going on the road with children (or in my case, even parking with children….)– keeping them busy, happy and fun and able Continue Reading …

Seattle’s Best Coffee Red Cup Showdown Twitter Party- Save the Date! #RedCupShowdown

Red Cup Showdown Twitter Party

Remember when I got to interview Jeff Mauro, the Sandwich King, from Food Network?  Well, I just found out I’ll be hosting a  Twitter party to celebrate the Seattle’s Best Coffee’s  Red Cup Showdown that Jeff’s partnered with for the summer!  If you haven’t yet heard of the Red Cup Showdown, Seattle’s Best Coffee is looking Continue Reading …

The new Hidden Valley Ranch- for Everything: Ketchup’s replacement?!

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This post brought to you by Hidden Valley for Everything. All opinions are 100% mine. Hidden Valley has taken its Original Ranch flavor and made a thicker, creamier formula- and they are hoping their new Hidden Valley for Everything will replace ketchup as everyone's favorite condiment!  It's a topping, it's a dip… You can find Continue Reading …

$100 Lowes Gift Card or $100 IKEA Gift Card Giveaway

simply sassy giveaway

Some of my bloggy friends have a new media company and to celebrate the launch, they are hosting a giveaway for a $100 Lowes Gift Card (US) or a $100 IKEA Gift Card (Canada).  Please schedule your giveaway post for July 10th at midnight EST (late Monday night). Prizes: $100 Lowes Gift Card (for a Continue Reading …

Teriyaki Grilled Chicken and Pineapple with Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar

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Nakano Seasoned Rice Vinegar adds a splash of flavor to any dish.  Salads, main dishes, veggies, it works with so much and is so easy and convenient to use.  I’ve used almost a whole bottle of the Red Pepper flavor of the Nakano and over half of the garlic flavor in just a few short weeks. Continue Reading …

Summer Entertaining Essentials from Target

strawberry melamine

We do a lot of outdoor time in the summer, either just us or when we are entertaining.  We are often eating out on our screen porch, and are quite frequently found at a local winery as a family on Friday evenings with friends, they always have live music, a large grassy area for kids Continue Reading …