The Best Mother’s Day – A Conversation with my Teen

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The Best Mother's Day Being a mom of two kids - ages 16 and 23, I have been through plenty of Mother's Days. Some were better than others, but each one let me know that I was loved and appreciated. This year was no different in that aspect, but something extra-special happened this year. I was outside working on an oil painting when my 16-year … [Read more...]

Put Me In The Story App Review

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Put Me in the Story App I am pretty sure all kids love to get surprised by hearing their names in a story.  With the free Put Me In The Story app your child has the option to hear their name every time a story is read.  You have a few options with this cool app to Put Me In The Story where you can create a profile with picture and name … [Read more...]

Baby Name Fun Facts & Predictions (Infographic) and stroller contest Info!

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Boy, do I have some fun things for you! Not only do I have this really neat baby name infographic to share with you, but I just had to share a stroller contest that you will definitely want to enter if you have a baby/toddler. Pish Posh Baby is giving away a Buggaboo Bee Stroller! I remember when I was thinking of names for my two children. When … [Read more...]

CDC Twitter Party (with The Motherhood) Announcement – March 5th

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Join The Motherhood and the CDC for a fun and informational Twitter Party! These are all great questions, and if you are like me, you want to learn as much as you can. It has been a horrible flu season so far, and I am trying my best to keep my family from getting the flu and other illnesses. When: Tuesday, March 5 @ 1 p.m. ET (the party … [Read more...]

Kellogg’s Share breakfast: Please share and help #ShareBreakfast

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SHARE BREAKFAST! I was saddened to learn that as many as 1 in 5 children go without breakfast on a daily basis. Breakfast is such an important meal - it helps kids focus, when enables them to learn, and it also provides much needed nutrients to growing bodies. When children do not eat breakfast, their health suffers and so does their … [Read more...]

Britax Frontier 85 SICT Harness-2-Booster Car Seat Review & Giveaway – ARV of $340

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“Car crashes are the number one killer of children 1 to 12 years old in the United States.” - National Highway Traffic Safety Administration It’s a shocking statistic. Fortunately, we can all do something to lower the numbers and to better protect our children – educate ourselves. Despite the numerous books claiming to have the best … [Read more...]

Huggies Pull-Ups Big Kid App Review, Giveaway & First Flush Moments Sweepstakes

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“’Cause I’m a big kid now!” It is a phrase that is said daily in our home. We are all growing more and more every single day but it is much more apparent and recognizable in those that are the youngest and smallest. The biggest changes and growing occurs in our little ones that, coincidentally, often seem to have the biggest personalities. … [Read more...]

Aflac wants to know – are you ready for open enrollment this fall?

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Is it open enrollment time at your job (or your spouses job)?  Are you familiar with open enrollment?  Many people have heard the phrase before, but really don't know what it means. As for me, I count on my husband to go over everything when it is open enrollment time at his work.  I highly doubt that he goes over everything with a … [Read more...]

Feedburner alternatives

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Feedburner alternatives Most of the blogosphere is panicked because rumor has it that Feedburner is shutting down. I have used their service since I started my blog, and now I am slightly lost. I have been scouring the internet looking for Feedburner alternatives, and here are a few options I am looking into: RSS Feed … [Read more...]

Scott Shared Values – sign up for savings (including a coupon right now!)

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There are so many sites out there to find deals and to print coupons from, but what about a program that rewards you for just being a member? Scott Shared Values is one such program! Signing up is free and easy and the benefits are pretty fantastic. How do these perks sound? Family Fun Pass - free admission to one of thousands of … [Read more...]