Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… Lalaloopsy Sew Cute Patient ends 11/28 Scentsy: 2 buddies, a full size warmer and three scent bars ends 11/28 #WIN … [Read more...]
Soup Sunday | Tortellini Soup Recipe
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Soup Sunday | Tortellini Soup Recipe I found a great deal on Tortellini and decided to dig around for a soup recipe instead of just adding spaghetti sauce. I found this recipe at allrecipes.com which I adapted a smidge for a little more flavor. The entire family was surprised (we had never had Tortellini before) and love it! Print 5.0 from 2 reviews Tortellini Soup Recipe Author: Heather Serves: 4-6 Ingredients … [Read more...]
Brave is Now Available ON DEMAND [ Viewing Party ]
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Brave is Now Available ON DEMAND Emma, Ethan and I were excited to hear that Brave was coming out On Demand. We saw it at the theater and they have been talking about Merida ever since. I was so thrilled that Disney finally portrayed a princess as more than a beautiful, fragile and husband seeking creature. Princess Merida is beautiful, but she is also strong willed, great at archery (sports) and has a clear direction of what she wants for … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Safety 1st Cubikals Down on the Farm Playset
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Holiday Gift Guide | Safety 1st Cubikals Down on the Farm Playset Tolly Tots toys has a great selection of toys designed to teach your children all about imagination, creativity, and giving you children hours of endless playtime. One of their new toy lines is Safety First Cubikals. We were sent the Down on the Farm Playset along with Stack 'n Play 12 Block Set. The Cubikals look like building blocks with 3 sides open to allow access to … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Kmart’s Fab 15 Toys | Air Hogs R/C–Hover Assault
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Kmart’s Fab 15 Toys | Air Hogs R/C – Hover Assault Conquer the ground and command the sky with the Air Hogs Hover Assault! It’s the ultimate fusion of ground and air R/C technology. Explore terrain that no other vehicle can as you drive, jump and fly this powerful hybrid R/C. Speed across the ground as you engage the intelligent propeller system and hop or soar over obstacles. Fire quick bursts of aerial navigation or launch your way … [Read more...]
Happy 65th Birthday Shoney’s!
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Happy 65th Birthday Shoney's! Shoney’s was one of the first family casual dining concepts in the United States. Its roots trace back to 1947, when Alex Shoney Schoenbaum opened the Parkette Drive-In next to his fathers bowling alley in Charleston, W.Va. Today, Nashville-based Shoneys is a favorite family casual dining destination, with approximately 200 restaurants in 17 states across the South and Southeast, reaching everyone … [Read more...]
Step2 All Around Easel for Two
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Step2 All Around Easel for Two My Emma has always loved doing arts and crafts, but since starting kindergarten (art class is her favorite) her desire has intensified. I love to encourage this activity, but having my kitchen table strewn with paper, crayons, markers and paint eventually drives me crazy. With Emma’s 6th birthday approaching we decided that the Step2 All Around Easel for Two would make a fabulous gift for her. I have … [Read more...]
Chef Boyardee #LittleChefs Twitter Party | Chef Boyardee e-cards
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Chef Boyardee #LittleChefs Twitter Party You’re Invited: What: Join us for a Twitter Party to celebrate special holiday moments with family in the kitchen, inspired by The Little Chefs Project, the first-ever crowd sourced e-book on cooking with little chefs! In partnership with Chef Boyardee, The Motherhood and 40 fantastic mom bloggers have written a virtual book that will truly make you feel like a kid again. From creating family time … [Read more...]
Thankful For the Little Things | Softness Worth Sharing | Care Packs #KleenexCares #spon
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Thankful For the Little Things | Softness Worth Sharing Over the past few months I have read time and again of my friends homes being ravaged by colds, flu and worse. November is traditionally a month of giving thanks, and I a beyond thankful for the health of my family. I have been blessed with a brood that rarely gets ill. I am hoping beyond hope that Emma will continue this tradition as she embarks on her first year of public school and … [Read more...]
Holiday Gift Guide | Edible Arrangements Fruit Bouquets
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Holiday Gift Guide | Edible Arrangements Fruit Bouquets Every few months our extended family gets together to celebrate all of the family birthdays. This gathering was timed just right for Emma’s 6th birthday, so we decided to host. Although we went simple with pizza, we always want to have healthy options available with a fruit &/or veggie tray. We decided we’d go a little more fun with our fruit and deliver a basket of “flowers” to … [Read more...]
