Chic Wrap – How Did I Live Without This?????

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My husband was recently driving in the car listening to a program on NPR.  He came home all excited about this new product they were talking about and sent me to check out their website.  The product is called Chic Wrap (a plastic wrap that comes in a special container with fun packaging and a Continue Reading …

The Olympic Trials are going strong! Are you watching? Join us July 2 on Twitter #SwimToday

Conor Dwyer 2012 Olympic Swim Trials

Watching the Olympic trials has been so much this week. Seeing our fellow Americans competing against one another to represent our country at the Olympics has been such a cool thing to share with our kids. I’m pretty certain they do not understand what it all means but I do know they love watching and Continue Reading …

Piggy Paint’s Natural Nail Polish: L’il Miss Firecracker Set (Discount and Giveaway)

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I have 2 little girls (and a little boy) who love to have their nails painted.  I don’t mind it at all, for any of them, but I do prefer to use nail products that are safe, eco friendly and nontoxic,  and don’t make my house smell like a nail salon.  Piggy Paint is the Continue Reading …

TCBY Cookies & Cream Frozen Yogurt adds to birthday (or any day) FUN! #TCBYGrocery

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This has been a really crazy week for me.  I was all excited that I was asked to be part of an insight shop for TCBY Cookies & Cream Frozen Yogurt because the kids were finishing school on Thursday June 21 and I was thinking hey! We can make this into a little party and Continue Reading …

Jeff Mauro & Seattle’s Best Coffee to launch the Red Cup Showdown

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He’s handsome, he’s charming, he’s funny, he can cook, and let’s face it…he’s got some great hair.  The winner of Food Network‘s “Food Network Star” and the well-known “Sandwich King,” Jeff Mauro is also paired up with Seattle’s Best Coffee for the Red Cup Showdown, coming to a state fair near (some of) you this Continue Reading …

Main Street Vegan book review

Main Street Vegan Three bean quinoa salad Hot Dog Pickles

   Main Street Vegan Everything You Need To Know to Eat Healthfully and Live Compassionately in the Real World is a complete guide to all things vegan.  Victoria Moran is the author of 11 books.  She co-wrote Main Street Vegan with her daughter Adair Moran.  What I really like about this book is  that it Continue Reading …

UV Skinz Review and #Giveaway and #Discount Code

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Looking for some great swimwear for your family this summer? UV Skinz offers the most stylish and protective items for men, women, babies and kids!  Not only is it great to shop for your entire family at one convenient site, but UV Skinz offers all day protection that blocks 98% of the sun’s harmful rays!  This means you are Continue Reading …

Talking with your girls about their period #KotexMom

I started getting my period when I was 10 years old. Fifth grade- in March, to be more exact. My parents were gone for the day- and remember, this was before the era of cell phones…they were at Power Squadron classes and who knew when they’d be home.  I was home with my brother B Continue Reading …

Chatting about Cultural Adventures with Mireya Mayor & Barbie “Dolls Around the World” Giveaway

Mireya Mayor Barbie Dolls of the World

School is almost out for summer and while many consider this season the perfect time for family vacations, your funds may disagree! I know that my funds certainly do- and while we’d love to travel the world with our children to explore and discover other cultures, we simply aren’t able to do that at this Continue Reading …

Romantic Dinners at home with Dr. Oetker Ristorante Pizza (Giveaway)

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A few weeks ago, I had the chance to chat with Richard Vayda, Director of Wine & Beverage Studies at the Institute of Culinary Education, about different wines to pair with pizza from Dr. Oetker Ristorante to make a “Slice of Romance” date night…right at home.  With the busy lifestyles we lead today, it isn’t always easy Continue Reading …