“Because I’m Your Dad” Rockin’ Father’s Day Book Review and Giveaway

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Being the mother of boys means getting lots of hugs and kisses from my favorite little men. It means having an extra special Valentine’s Day and an even greater Mother’s Day. It also means being second on the “cool factor” totem pole. The top spot, well, that belongs to Daddy. While I will always cherish every single second of cuddling with … [Read more...]

Put a Spring in Your Step with Pottery Barn Kids – Spring 2013 Review

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So, spring is finally here, eh? Here, on the East coast, the darned groundhog lied and the local weatherman is still calling for more snow. Despite the crazy forecasts, we still have a spring in our step and have gotten our seasonal décor all in place. It’s hard to believe that Easter is only a week away but I know two little boys that are … [Read more...]

Green Mountain Coffee Donut House Collection Review

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Donut House K-Cup Portion Packs - All coffee, no crumbs! MMMM you know the donut shops that have the really good coffee? What IS it about their coffee that just tastes extra good? I really have no idea, but Green Mountain seems to have nailed it with their collection of Donut House K-Cup portion packs. One thing that Green Mountain has over … [Read more...]

Green Mountain Coffee Wellness Brewed™ K-Cup Portion packs

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With the new year comes my desire to take better care of my health. To have something as tasty as Wellness Brewed K-Cup Portion packs really helps, as I love my hot beverages throughout the day. I received a variety of Green Mountain Coffee Wellness Brewed K-Cup Portion Packs to sample, and what a nice assortment it was! I really loved the … [Read more...]

Listerine 21-Day Challenge – my final thoughts! #LISTERINE

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A few weeks ago, I began the Listerine 21-Day Challenge. I wasn't sure what to expect, exactly, in the difference I would feel with my teeth and gums. I am happy to report that I have noticed several changes! One of the biggest changes I have noticed is that my gums have "calmed down". Before using Listerine on a daily basis, my gums were … [Read more...]

Friendships Formed over Coffee (Guest Post)

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I’ve made lots of friends through my love of coffee. I’ve even met some relatively famous people in coffee shops. But there’s one special friendship that was formed over coffee that I will always cherish. When I started a new job about 12 years ago, me and a woman who started at the company around the same time, I’ll call her … [Read more...]

LISTERINE 21 Day Challenge – my oral care routine with #Listerine

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It's a new year and I am trying some fun new things. Things that are not only fun, but necessary. Oral care is one thing that I have always been diligent about (in fact, went in for my routine teeth cleaning last week!), thanks in part to my parents taking me to the dentist for the first time when I was about 2-years old. I don't believe I have … [Read more...]

Cooking and cleaning are a breeze: Maytag Microwave Oven and Dishwasher

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I have shared my thoughts on my new Maytag appliances (which I happen to be in love with), but there are a couple that I haven't really talked about, yet I'm not sure how I lived without them (I think I say this about each appliance, but I digress). Maytag Over-the-Range Microwave: My new microwave is beautiful. But there is more to being … [Read more...]

K-Cup Pack Countertop Storage Drawer Giveaway

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K-Cup Pack Countertop Storage Drawer As I have mentioned in previous posts, I am a coffee nut. I drink coffee every, single day and feel just a little out of sorts when I don't have a steaming cup of java in the morning. My Keurig is my BFF in the early morning hours when I stumble out of bed. In addition to the Keurig itself, I am also in love … [Read more...]

How did I survive without my Maytag Gemini® Gas Double Oven Range? #Maytag Moms

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The last time I wrote about my Maytag appliances, I was telling you how much I love my Maytag Ice20 French Doors Refrigerator. Today I want to tell you about my Gemini® Gas Double Oven Range with EvenAir™ True Convection! Let me back up a bit though. Originally I received a Maytag 6.2 cu. Ft. Capacity Gas Range with Triple-Choice and … [Read more...]