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Working with my Pre-K Scholar

December 15, 2011

My youngest son is on the road to learning how to read. This time around, I’m finding the process much less stressful and far more fun than I did with my oldest. My little boy loves practicing his letters, working on ‘homework,’ and filling out worksheets. However it’s not always easy finding activities that are [...]

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Hip and Comfy Shoes for Baby from Freshly Picked

May 17, 2011

I have a thing for purple. It might, admittedly, be a problem. I also have a new little girl and my need to dress her up in the cutest, prettiest, and comfiest clothes is almost overwhelming. Luckily for me, I was given a beautiful pair of moccasins in purple to review from Freshly Picked. These [...]

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Of Cupcakes and Beanies from Beanie Designs

April 16, 2011

Almost four weeks ago, I gave birth to my third child. My tiny little girl is beautiful and worthy of the cutest and most comfortable attire. Even before her birth, I went out on search for cute hats that would keep her warm and be perfect for all of the photos I knew I would [...]

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A Beautiful and Protective iPhone Case from Zazzle

March 23, 2011

It was serendipitous that only just having ordered my Verizon iPhone 4, we received an offer to review the iPhone cases from Zazzle. Zazzle’s cases are created to fit both the Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4s snugly. From the start, I was overwhelmed with the options for customization. Customers can choose their own design or [...]

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Picky Eaters and The Fix-It and Forget-It Kids’ Cookbook

March 20, 2011

I love my slow cooker. It has saved me on days I just didn’t feel like rushing home to make dinner after some activity or another. It has kept my house cool when summer heat was blaring and my kitchen filled with yummy smells throughout the day. However, the one thing we have struggled with [...]

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Childproofing with the Kid-E-Cover

March 16, 2011

In November when we first purchased our home, we talked about what life would be like. I fell in love with the fireplace and the upstairs deck and envisioned my sons playing in their room and out in the yard. I also imagined having a newborn in our home in just a few months time [...]

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Scholastic’s Apps Keep Mom Sane

February 7, 2011

Less than five weeks to go and my family grows by one. Yes, this means diapers, wipes, night wakings and much more excitement to come but, for now, it’s doctor appointments, ultrasounds, and lab visits. With one son occupied for only half the day with kindergarten and the other home all day, I often have [...]

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Louisa Edwards’ Steamy Read

March 2, 2010

Every once in a few books, you get one that really stuns you. The story may be touching or funny, tender or explosive. Then there are the characters that are so vibrant and real, you leave the book feeling like you’ve just spent a few hours getting to know new friends. When you read one [...]

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Smooth, Silky Legs with Pure Silk

February 3, 2010

Being a klutz like myself makes shaving a dangerous occupation at times. It doesn’t help that I also have dry skin, especially in the winter. This all means that I need a shaving cream that makes shaving smoothly easy and also moisturizes my skin. Pure Silk Shaving Cream does just that. It includes aloe to [...]

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Sweets (and a Discount) for your Valentine from Fresh Beginnings

February 2, 2010

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I was offered a wonderful (and sweet) opportunity to review two lovely tins from Fresh Beginnings. Fresh Beginnings offers a wide variety of products that make perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day or any other holiday. What grandma or grandpa wouldn’t want a picture of their sweetie pie on a [...]

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Inspiring the Organizing Mom (or Dad)

January 30, 2010

So you’ve heard us talk about it again and again. Probably because it’s a never-ending process in our homes. Getting and staying organized is a battle that we fight day in and day out. Of course, there must be some out there that can start and stay organized. Unfortunately, that isn’t us. Peter Walsh is [...]

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Organizing in the New Year

January 20, 2010

“We are waiting and not doing.” Lea Schneider I was shaking my head as I read this. Oh yeah, I do this. I think. I study. I learn….but I’m really just waiting. Waiting for the perfect moment when I can think, when I have time, when the kids aren’t sick, or when I have a [...]

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