I have been playing UNO since I was a young preteen. My friends and I would hide in a closet (with the light on) and play UNO all afternoon. Strange as it sounds, it was incredibly fun and we looked forward to it. Mattel has been connecting generations of game lovers and families for four decades now. To mark their 40th anniversary, they have introduced a totally new way to play. This is the same UNO game we have grown to love over the years, … [Read more...]
bodycology Mini Gift Sets (Stocking Stuffers?) [CLOSED Giveaway]
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bodycology sweet petals mini bath set My girls love “smelly” things. My Emma asks for a spritz of my body spray after every shower. From lotion to body spray… even lip gloss. I have a tray full of different scents so that I can choose one based on my mood &/or attidtude for the day. bodycology has created wonderful smelling gift sets that are super affordable for the holidays. Their scents are a close replica of a more expensive variety … [Read more...]
M2CMart SOAT Electric Burr Milling Espresso Coffee Grinder Bean Container Review [CLOSED Giveaway] #ShoutMedia
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SOAT Electric Burr Milling Espresso Coffee Grinder Bean Container Once upon a time… I did not like coffee. Not. At. All. Fast forward to just a couple of years ago when someone encouraged me to try flavored coffee creamers. Now picture the clouds parting, streams of sunshine sifting through and angels singing. Well… it wasn’t that dramatic but I am officially a coffee addict. Most mornings I will stumble down the stairs to the coffee pot and … [Read more...]
RSV Awareness : Facts, Symptoms & Prevention
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National Prematurity Day was November 17. Did you know that 1,400 babies are born premature in the United States every day and 13 million babies are affected by prematurity around the world? Prematurity is defined as being born before 37 weeks gestation. Two of my children were “almost” premature… by one day. Josh and Emma were both born at 37 weeks. Although Josh was large for his gestation at 8 lbs 11 oz, Emma was tiny (and my smallest) at 7 … [Read more...]
American Express @ShopSmall Holiday Shopping Challenge [CLOSED Giveaway]
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I am a planner. A serious planner. To be honest, I have several gifts already purchased for Christmas. When I see a fabulous deal on an item I know someone on my list is going to want (or will appreciate) then I grab it. With four children and an extended family I am no where near done, though. American Express has asked me to participate in their Holiday Shopping Challenge. My challenge… I have 40,000 membership rewards points to purchase … [Read more...]
#HGG Mattel Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle Review [CLOSED Giveaway]
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Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle I remember the Christmas I got my Barbie dream house. I spent hours upon hours playing with that thing. I was the envy of the neighborhood and all my friends brought their Barbies over to play. I loved that toy for years. Disney has created a princess version of that dream house for our little princess’s. The Disney Princess Ultimate Dream Castle is just that… a little girls ultimate dream. Based … [Read more...]
PBS Kids Presents Curious George Holiday Spectacular November 23rd
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It’s hard to believe the holidays are right around the corner…but they are! PBS KIDS is celebrating with a Curious George Holiday Spectacular, sure to become a holiday tradition! PBS KIDS is monkeying around this holiday season. On Wednesday, November 23, PBS KIDS will feature the broadcast premiere of the original Curious George movie, which will air as part of the CURIOUS GEORGE Holiday Spectacular. A three-movie on-air … [Read more...]
SkinMedica Tri-Retinol Complex & Ultra Sheer Moisturize [CLOSED Giveaway]
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Remember my post about “Furniture Syndrome”? (Yes, my girls are in my drawers.) For those of you that have followed me for some time now, you know that I’ve lost a little over 100 pounds. Between my weight loss and nursing four children for extended periods of time my girls need a little help. Combine having five children with losing large amounts of weight and my tummy area needs a lot of attention, too. While looking around the net for a … [Read more...]
#WIN Kinect Sports Season Two XBox 360 Kinect : Review [CLOSED Giveaway]
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Kinect Sports Season Two for XBox 360 Kinect Featuring six of the world’s most popular sports (Football, Golf, Baseball, Skiing, Darts and Tennis), “Kinect Sports: Season Two” is the most exhilarating way to get your whole family off the couch and into the game, complete with cooperative gameplay and new elements of friendly competition. Whether you’re swinging for the fences in Baseball, smashing a serve in Tennis, or racing down the slopes … [Read more...]
ScentSicles Scented Ornaments [CLOSED Giveaway]
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ScentSicles Scented Ornaments Smell the Joy of Christmas I love the scents of Christmas. I remember when I was very small my grandmother and my mom both would purchase fresh cut trees for our holiday decorating. The smell permeated the house and it just felt like Christmas. To this day the smell of fresh cut trees brings back memories. Now that I am older I realize why they both eventually gave up “real” trees and purchased … [Read more...]
