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Giveaway: Win a 1 year supply of Skin MD Natural!

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Check out this giveaway where you could win a year supply of Skin MD Natural. If you have never heard of product, you could read my review of it here. The giveaway is worth an estimated $300 and includes a one year supply ofSkin MD Natural. It runs until May 15th, 2011. Included in the giveaway:6 Bottles Skin MD Natural6 Bottles Skin MD Natural SPF 15Natural loofah sponge with wood handleNatural lavender epsom salt bath soakNatural shower massage gloveRelaxing scented candlesSoothing gel eye maskSea Sponge

(closed) REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: GlassDharma Glass Drinking Straws

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Congratulations to Commenter #68 Rae T.! In our house, we consume drinks that require straws on a daily basis. Not so much the adults in the house, but definitely the children! I really didn’t like the fact that we were going through SO many disposable straws. I try to be as environmentally conscious whenever I can! I had seen Glass Dharma straws pop up here and there all over the internet recently and I was extremely happy to be able to give them a try in our family! We received a variety of shapes and sizes to try out and … Continue reading →

BOOK REVIEW: My Name is not Alexander by Jennifer Fosberry

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I loved Jennifer Fosberry’s book, My Name Is Not Isabella: Just How Big Can a Little Girl Dream?! My daughter and I read it often. It is such a wonderful book for girls to be inspired by! She was so proud to have this book that she brought into her class for her teacher to share with her class! Jennifer Fosberry has a new book that follows a young boy on an imaginary trip through history as he pretends to be some of the innovative men who influenced and shaped our world. The men who are mentioned (and described in … Continue reading →

(closted) BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Curly Girl The Handbook by Lorraine Massey with Michele Bender

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Congratulations to Commenter #38, RBM and #11, CJ for winning the books AND a big Congrats to commenter #32 leanne_mac for winning the Grand Prize of a book and product kit! Winners will be contacted shortly OR you can send an email with your full name and address to claim your prize. I used to have straight hair. Not poker straight, if I didn’t blow dry it, it did have a slight mind of it’s own, but by no means was it curly. Then I had kids! Oh yes, the pregnancy hormones played some games with my hair and it’s … Continue reading →

(closed) BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Clutter Rehab by Laura Wittmann (orgjunkie.com)

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Congratulations to #91 Amy C, #85 Tabitha Pye, #29 CJ and #50 Tinatchick! With Spring here, are you feeling the itch to get organized, to clean and to purge like I am? The book Clutter Rehab by Laura Wittmann (orgjunkie.com) has helped me get started! I have been a HUGE fan of Laura Wittman for quite a few years now. She has inspired me to start and complete many different organizing projects in my house since my daughter has been born! She writes and an amazing blog, orgjunkie.com and she has now decided to write a book which I just … Continue reading →

(closed) REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Crane Children’s Humidifier

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Congratulations to Commenter #145, OrangeHeroMama! Crane Animal Humidifiers are the PERFECT humidifier to have when you have young children! When your children get sick with a cold, a humidifier can really help them be more comfortable at night! As well, during the cold, dry winter months, a humidifier can help keep your house less dry, which in turn keeps your child’s nasal passage less dry and your child’s skin less dry and irritated. The Crane Animal Humidifiers are simply adorable! They come in a variety of designs, each one is adorable in its own way. They are VERY quiet compared … Continue reading →

(closed) BOOK REVIEW and GIVEAWAY: Rocket Town by Bob Logan

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Congratulations to Commenter #55, missbobloblaw! Rocket Town by Bob Logan, Published by Sourcebooks Inc. The book Rocket Town by Bob Logan is a unique Retro looking board book for young children all about rockets. It is about an astronaut and his dog going on an adventure through a town looking for their perfect rocket. On their adventure, they see MANY different rockets. Each page is filled with many different, VERY unique looking retro rocketships! Rocket Town certainly gets a young child’s imagination going. There are so many things to look at on each page and the illustrations are very interesting … Continue reading →

REVIEW: Shapercise

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After having two recent vertical (YES! You read that right!) c-sections, to say that my stomach muscles really aren’t what they used to be is an understatement!I am always super eager to try out any new shapewear out there as I am desperate to find a way to hold my gut in! What I LOVE about the High waist body shaper from Shapercise is that it is just that, a true high waist shaper. It comes right up and sits underneath my bra line so it starts “sucking in my tummy” right from where it starts! Other shapewear that I … Continue reading →

She’s 6!

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I can’t believe she’s 6! My daughter is 6! HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SWEETHEART! I promised a couple of people that I would post pictures of my cupcakes that I made for my daughter’s 6th Birthday, so here you go: I made her a special t-shirt that I will be posting shortly as well!

Recipe: Chicken Pot Pie

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Chicken Pot Pie with Biscuit Topping inspired by 5 Dollar Dinners Filling:1 Tbsp butter1/4 – 1/2 onion, finely chopped1 cup cooked, cubed chicken (I like to poach mine to keep it nice and moist)6 potatoes, peeled and diced4 carrots, peeled and diced4 chicken stock cubes Melt butter in large stock pot. Fry up onion until translucent and transfer small dish. Boil potatoes and carrots in enough water to cover them with chicken stock cubes. Once cooked, transfer enough carrots, potatoes and some broth into a blender to make 2 cups of liquid and blend until smooth. This makes your ‘cream … Continue reading →