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New Year, New Look

January 5, 2010

It’s been awhile since I gave this blog the attention and respect it deserves. One of my goals for this year is to change that, so I’ve decided to start with a new design! You can already see the fabulous new header that the amazing Amy of Resourceful Mommy made for me, and I’ll be [...]

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Mega Blocks – Ni Hao Kai-Lan Buildable Bedroom

December 21, 2009

Back in October, I attended the Time To Play Holiday Showcase and was thrilled to find that MEGABrands, one of my favorite toy manufacturers was one of the vendors that was participating in the event. I was even more excited when I saw all of the exciting new character products that they were releasing for [...]

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LATCH Cross Country Drive

December 6, 2009

With the holiday season moving into full swing, families across the country are in the car and on the go. Whether you’re driving across the country to visit family or across town to holiday shop, it is important that your child passengers are riding safely and that child safety seats are used correctly. AAA estimated [...]

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Shred Sled Review and Giveaway

December 2, 2009

Skateboarding, snowboarding and other “extreme sports” have been the in thing for awhile, especially with teen boys, and mine are no exception. Every year brings another request for a skateboard or some other paraphernalia. It looks like this year’s “skateboard” is the Shred Sled, which we have been given the opportunity to review. This is [...]

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Global Influence Holiday Guide

November 24, 2009

Holiday shopping season is here again and the Global Influence network has some great gift ideas for you, tried and tested by real moms. Click on the links to check out what our team of reviewers had to say about each of these gift ideas, and then take a moment to enter our fun giveaway [...]

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2009 Holiday Guide

November 23, 2009

Oh my goodness! It’s just a few days before Thanksgiving and time for the holiday shopping season to really get rolling! Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing with you some of my own holiday recommendations that will be making an appearance under our tree this year. Some are items that were sent to [...]

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For Anissa – Prayers That Shouldn’t Have To Be Said

November 19, 2009

I had big plans last night of rolling out the beginning of my holiday guide here, but when I logged on for the evening I got suckerpunched. My online world and ability to function came to a screeching halt when the first thing I saw was a Facebook update that Anissa Mayhew was in the [...]

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Winter’s Tail Nintendo DS Game Giveaway

November 11, 2009

My favorite time of the year is fast approaching! It’s almost the holidays and I’ve been given the opportunity to kick things off in a big way here! Video games seem to be an item on nearly everyone’s list, especially handheld games. We’re a family of gamers, with even the little ones wanting to try [...]

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Did You Know It Is National Adoption Month?

November 9, 2009

I count myself and my children among the blessed in this world. We all have a roof over our heads, food to eat, some extras along the way, and most importantly, a family that loves us and is there whenever we need them. Sadly, not every child grows up with even the most dysfunctional of [...]

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Wordless Wednesday – First Dance

November 4, 2009

My middle baby’s first dance (with his cousin)

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