Pick Your Day: Take the plunge and start the conversation! #KotexMom

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Listen, as a mother of two girls, and having been a daughter to my mother for many years, picking the “day” is never going to be easy.  It probably won’t be comfortable.  Your tween won’t be any more comfortable than you are, but I promise you, once you do Pick Your Day and have The Continue Reading …

AT&T’s What’s Cool for School Sweepstakes- win prizes weekly!

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August is days away from us, and for many, that means it’s time for Back to School.  There will be some pretty amazing deals at so many retailers coming up, it gets hard to keep track- dorm essentials, school supplies, backpacks, clothes, electronics, gear…there are so many things we may need for back to school! Continue Reading …

Kids: 2 Parents: 0 (I need a vacation)

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Today was one of those days.  We’re in the middle of gutting our bathroom and I had a solid hour of time helping my husband in the bathroom this afternoon while my youngest napped.  That meant the older 2 kids were left to their own devices downstairs.  For an hour. In that hour, my children Continue Reading …

Nickelodeon’s Winx Club Deluxe Dolls & Accessories

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This post brought to you by Winx Club Deluxe. All opinions are 100% mine.   Nickelodeon has a new toy doll line- Winx Club Deluxe, available at Walmart and Walmart.com.  My oldest recently turned 7 and has become obsessed with fairies- of all shapes, sizes, and colors.  I've been hearing so much about Nickelodeon's Winx Club Continue Reading …

Liberty Sport Polarized “Biker” Sunglasses (Giveaway)

Liberty Sport Polarized Sunglasses

My husband has to wear polarized sunglasses whenever he’s outdoors.  His eyes are very sensitive to the light and with polarized sunglasses, he is able to be in the sun for longer periods of time.  Liberty Sport sent us their Biker Polarized Sunglasses for Mr. Bargains to try recently.  These glasses are great- super lightweight, they come Continue Reading …

Chorepay helps teach kids financial responsibility (Nordstrom Gift Card Giveaway)

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So here’s something you probably don’t know about me.  When I met my husband, I had credit card debt.  Lots and lots of it.  You know when credit card companies go to college campuses and give a tshirt or a frisbee for signing up for the card?  I think I signed up for all of Continue Reading …

LEGO Wild Forest at Bronx Zoo (Giveaway- 2 winners)

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Check out the LEGO Family Challenge, part of the LEGO Wild Forest at the Bronx Zoo this Summer! I love going to the zoo. I always have.  I love that one of my favorite places to go has teamed up with one of my favorite things to do- building with LEGO bricks.   I’m happy Continue Reading …

What women want.

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I apologize if you are looking at this post title  thinking I’m going to give you some magical answer.  I’m not. I don’t have it.  I’m a woman, and what I want changes from time to time- when I was younger, I wanted to meet my (wealthy) knight in shining armor, be swept off my Continue Reading …

The stairs, NYC, Soleil Moon Frye and Target. #feedthefamily (recipes inside)

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A few weeks ago, I was invited to attend Target’s Feed the Family event in New York City.Target showcased all different ways to feed your family- all with Target products- from the recipes, to ingredients, to cooking utensils, accessories, and even what to eat it with!  It was a really fun event and I have Continue Reading …

Bag It Forward Twitter Party July 31 #BagItForward

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One of my favorite things to do is to “Pay it Forward” in life.  My mom taught me that by example- I grew up watching it.  I lived it.  I am working hard to teach it to my own children.  Almost 2 years ago, when reading another blog, I was intrigued by a post called” Continue Reading …