In Defense of Family Meals The idea of a family meal is becoming a cultural anomaly. But, despite the increasing pace of life, don't consider family meals anachronistic. Besides helping a family bond, shared meals can create healthy eating habits. Children who eat family meals are more likely to: * * appreciate whole grains, fruits and vegetables * * crave less junk foods. * * indulge in mood-altering substances like marijuana, … [Read more...]
A Water Bottle Made of Plant Materials? | Dasani PlantBottle is Here
This post is sponsored by Dasani & The Coca-Cola Company. Everyone is talking about climate change, “going green” and making sure they protect the planet. I recently heard some amazing news that will make your daily drinking habits even greener! Dasani, a part of Coca-Cola, is excited to share how the Dasani Green Bottle Cap Water bottle is in fact environmentally-friendly! Carrying a bottle of water along for your jog, in the car to … [Read more...]
5 Genius and Simple DIY Decor Tips for your Home
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5 Genius and Simple Décor Tips for your Home If you want to remake your home, but you don’t have tons of money - do not worry! There are some pretty amazing and super simple décor ideas you can use for your home by yourself! Today I am going to share my personal five favorite ones you can easily do and use to make your home a little bit more unique. So, without any further ado – here they are! Enjoy! Create map wallpaper If your family is … [Read more...]
Farberware purECOok 12-pc Pots & Pans
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Farberware's new has line of pots and pans, purECOok Nonstick Ceramic 12-pc. Cookware set, has made cooking healthier dinners for my family a breeze. The pots and pans are made from a durable aluminum outer with a nonstick ceramic PFOA- and PTFE- free inner. Having the nonstick ceramic cooking surface you need very little to no oil for cooking, creating a healthier meal. I've enjoyed using these immensely and I'm super … [Read more...]
Things to See and Do in Ocean City, MD
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Things to See and Do in Ocean City, MD Ocean City, Maryland, has developed over the years to become a prime tourist destination in the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. Whether you are in search of a fun-filled family vacation, a thrilling golf experience, world-class sports fishing or a weekend retreat, Ocean City provides everything you can dream of. To have an idea of things you can do in Ocean City, read on. World-Renowned … [Read more...]
Bring Giggles to Game Night with Pie Face from Hasbro #PieFace #IC
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Bring Giggles to Game Night with Pie Face from Hasbro #PieFace #IC This post was sponsored by Hasbro as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received a complimentary product to facilitate my review. My kids love to play games, so when I asked them if they'd like to play Pie Face they were all over it! I couldn't get the game set up fast enough for their taste, but it was really rather simple and quick. Just six … [Read more...]
Aladdin Diamond Edition on Blu-Ray & Digital HD
Sample received. All opinions are my own. Disney’s beloved masterpiece is finally out on Blu-Ray/Digital HD and it will make your heart race and your spirit soar. Experience the laughter, adventure and Academy Award®-winning music (1992: Best Music, Original Song, “A Whole New World,” Original Score). And now Aladdin shines even brighter with never-before-seen tributes to the enchanting talent of Robin Williams, the “Genius behind the … [Read more...]
Qmee Browser | Cash Reward Search Browser | Make it work for you
Qmee Browser | Cash Reward Search Browser | Make it work for you This post brought to you by Qmee In today’s economy, an extra buck can go a long way. From a trip to the local coffee shop, or a new lip gloss, simple, daily purchases are part of our lives and can quickly add up. Why not why not add a little to your piggy bank to help with everyday expenses. Qmee is a free search-loyalty, cash-reward browser app installed easily into any … [Read more...]
The Toys R Us Big Book is Now Interactive #AwesomeMoment
This post brought to you by Toys R Us. All opinions are my own. My kids are all kinds of excited because THE GREAT BIG TOYS“R”US BOOK OF AWESOME has finally arrived... which means CHRISTMAS is almost here! It has become a family ritual to spend hours pouring over this much anticipated book, marker in hand, circling and chatting about the toys that excite them the most. Once they've made it through once, they go back to page one and look … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Soup and Homemade Crusty French Baguettes
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Soup Sunday | Pumpkin Soup & Homemade Crusty French Baguettes With fall here my cravings for anything pumpkin are in high gear. After a little searching and a flip of the coin, I picked this pumpkin soup recipe. I’ve adapted it a bit. The kids seemed to like it, but did not ask for seconds. The adults liked it much more... although I admit it didn’t taste as pumpkiny (is that a word?) as I’d had hoped. I paired it with homemade … [Read more...]
