Back to School shopping is here. Like it or not, summer is coming to an end. We just did our back to school shopping for both kids. We purchased all of the essentials, including Kleenex. Kleenex has been on our back to school shopping list every year for 15 years now. We try to buy the larger combo packs as our contribution to the classroom... I’d rather my kids blow their nose in Kleenex and not get “goo” all over their hands than in generic … [Read more...]
Don’t Stop Cheering! | [CLOSED GIVEAWAY] | #VisaGoWorld
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Ok, how many of you are as sad as me to see the 2012 London Olympic Games come to an end? It is so inspiring to see people achieve and reach their goals and dreams. Our Team Visa Olympians did just that! The total Medal Count: 35 Gold: 16 Silver: 9 Bronze: 10 Did You Know?... · If Team Visa were a country, it would be tied for 7th in the number of overall medals · Team Visa won 11.6% of the medals awarded at the … [Read more...]
Wordless Wednesday | It’s Official…
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It’s official... Emma is now a big girl! Look out kindergarten! The princess has arrived. P.S. I’ve been asked already... clothes are Tea Collection, the shoes Pedipeds and the backpack Gap. :) … [Read more...]
Ethan’s 4th Birthday in Branson Missouri | The Track Family Fun Parks Review
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Branson Missouri | The Track Family Fun Parks Vacation. We had good intentions to take a family trip but with six people in the house our schedules wouldn’t cooperate. We had settled for a quick family staycation... but then a last minute schedule cancellation gave us a window for a quick road trip. I grew up spending most of my summers at my grandma’s house. She lived just a few miles from Branson, Missouri... so Branson is very familiar … [Read more...]
Dog Days Of Summer | [CLOSED Joovy.com GIVEAWAY]
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Dog Days of Summer Joovy Giveaway OurKidsMom ‘s Joovy products. If you remember back in January I reviewed the CocoonX2 and recently we reviewed the Race Car Ride-On. Joovy makes so many products from baby gear to toys and the quality is beyond exceptional. That is why I am happy to say.... The dog days are here…. it is hot everywhere and we all need a break. Let’s get cool with a Joovy Giveaway! Joovy has released so many … [Read more...]
SAFESKIN Gel Tips To Avoiding MRSA
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What is MRSA? MSRA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus) is one of many strains of a bacterium called staph (Staphylococcus aureus) and is resistant to some of the antibiotics typically used to treat skin and soft tissue infections including methicillin and other penicillin type antibiotics such as amoxicillin and the cephalosporins. MRSA is highly prevalent in places where children come in close contact with one another like day care … [Read more...]
What’s New With Microsoft Hardware | Mice & Keyboards
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** New Microsoft Hardware ** During our visit to New York and BlogHer, we were also lucky enough to get to see some of the new Microsoft hardware available now (and soon). We actually saw the Wedge Touch Mouse and Wedge Keyboard, but I’ve heard a little about the other items and am excited to play with them all. Anything to save space but keep me productive is a win-win in my book. If you are still in the market for accessories for Back to … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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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… $150 American Express GC ends 8/12 Kitchenaid Stand Mixer ends 8/15 8 Lifefactory Glass Bottles ends … [Read more...]
Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat DVD | [CLOSED GIVEAWAY]
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Dr. Seuss’s The Cat In The Hat on DVD While their mother is out on a shopping errand, Dick and Sally are stuck indoors on a dull, rainy day, with nothing to do. Their dreary afternoon, however takes an unexpected turn when they’re paid a visit by a charismatic, six-foot tall, hat-wearing cat, who invites himself in to search for his misplaced “moss-covered, three-handled family gredunza.” Employing the “Calculatus Eliminatus” method, the … [Read more...]
Swimways Step 2 and Step 3 Swim Training System Review
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As a member of the Swimways Swim Step Swim Team, Emma and Ethan received a couple of products to review from the “step”. At the beginning of the summer Ethan was uncertain in the water and so I chose Step 2 for him. Swim Step 2 products are designed to provide just the right amount of support and comfort to your budding little swimmer as they learn to balance and paddle, important pre-swimming skills. In addition to mom or dad being right by … [Read more...]
