Discovery Girls Magazine for Tweens ( Prize PackGiveaway)

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Discovery Girls magazine is geared towards the tween girls in our lives- girls ages 8-12, and what’s most refreshing about this magazine is that the magazine showcases real girls – each issue features girls from all over the US.  The content is appropriate for an 8-12 year old girl, and speaks to issues, questions, concerns, Continue Reading …

Tommee Tippee: Closer to Nature : Breastfeeding Prize Pack Giveaway

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 I have heard of Tommee Tippee by name for a very long time, but until quite recently, never really experienced the brand firsthand.  I love when I find high quality, cool products for babies and their parents.  I love it even more when I get to share with my readers and get to host a giveaway Continue Reading …

“Make a Spectacle of Yourself” and Win a $25 Visa Gift Card (Giveaway)

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Eye care and health are an important part of our overall health and well being.  We need to take care of all of ourselves, and many times, people overlook their eyes. The Think About Your Eyes Campaign is inviting consumers to “Make a Spectacle of Yourself” with an exciting new Facebook contest. The contest, part Continue Reading …

Kid Summer Fun: Mini Glider Balance Bike

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I’m going to be encouraging all of my friends and family from here on out to get a glide or balance bike, or at least borrow one. I cannot believe how long it took me to “discover” how fabulous these bikes are for children- and how much better they are in a developmental sense for Continue Reading …

Fiber One Cereals Prize Pack Giveaway (Do YOU get enough fiber?)

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Do you know that 9 out of 10 Americans do NOT get enough fiber in their diet?  A sad and alarming statistic.  We need fiber.  All of us.  There are so many ways we can add more fiber to our diets without ever having to even stop to think about purchasing the dreaded FIBER SUPPLEMENTS Continue Reading …

A Better World Facebook Game

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   A Better World, a Facebook game that rewards players not just for in-game activities but also for real world acts of kindness and expressions of gratitude, has soared to more than 120,000 players. This is the kind of game I can get into.  Reinforcing what’s important in life is definitely my cup of tea!!  Continue Reading …

Kids Summer Fun: Smens® Pens (Giveaway)

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Educational Insights sent us a 10 pack of Smens® Pens.  These are environmentally friendly pens that smell fantastic, and aren’t harmful to our earth.  They look pretty cool, too.  In theory, these are great for kids, you know, because of the scents.  I kind of don’t want to share them at all, with anyone.  So Continue Reading …

Today is the opening of Cars 2!! Toy Story friends will be visiting you before the film…

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The Toy Story friends aren’t gone forever, friends.  We see them again before Cars 2 in their “Hawaiian Vacation” short, and the toys are just as funny as ever.  I am a big Toy Story fan so this made me very happy to see during our screening and at the premiere!!  Don’t forget Cars 2 Continue Reading …

Appleton Estate Rum in Grilled Chicken with Almond Satay

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Appleton Estate makes some mighty fine Jamaican rum that has a really smooth taste with just a hint of nutty flavoring.  We received a sample of this for review, I surprised my husband with it for Father’s Day- he loves it.  I did try a few sips but rum isn’t my favorite thing unless it is Continue Reading …

30 Days to Sanity (I’m not perfect)

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Listen, guys.  I won’t lie.  I’m really not perfect.  I mean, sure.  I am awesome, and all kinds of awesome at that, but apparently, I can’t do it “all.”  I’m sort of realizing that doing it “all” is maybe not possible, and  thanks to Stephanie Marston from 30 Days to Sanity, I’m coming to accept Continue Reading …