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5 ways to create personalized holiday cards

My favorite cards at Christmas are personalized, how about you? Those are the cards that I save and put in my photo album. I love to see how my family and friends’ families have grown over the past year, especially those that I don’t see often. This year, I will be creating personalized holiday cards [...]

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FreeMooseMugs.com – Moose Mugs Review

National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation with Chevy Chase is one of the great comedic Christmas Movie of our lifetime.  Characters you can bond with, situations you don’t want to admit that you’ve been in, and, of most most importance, Moose Mugs. FreeMooseMugs.com sells the officially licensed National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation Moose Mugs Find the moose mog [...]

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Costumes4Less is the Best Place for Halloween Costumes

I have found the best place for Halloween Costumes, Costumes4Less.com!  I was thrilled to find an AMAZING selection of Halloween Costumes for kids in all of the latest and favorite styles as well as Halloween Costumes for adults.  They don’t just have a few, they have more than 18,000 costumes to choose from!  With a [...]

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Cleveland Tall Ships Festival Coupon Code

Ahoy Mates! The Tall Ships are coming to Cleveland for the Tall Ships Festival. During this 4 day event (July 7 – 11th), you can board many tall ships and experience maritime 1st hand. There are 13 ships invited and at least 11 will be at the festival. The festival gates open from 9:30 am [...]

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Happy Mother’s Day!

Happy Mother’s Day!  I hope that you are enjoying this day with your kids doing something fun and special. I like holidays like today because everyone stops and takes time to reflect on what is most important in life, our relationships. I am so blessed to have a mom that would do anything for her [...]

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Akron Zoo Mother’s Day Breakfast and Garden Party

The Akron Zoo is hosting a Mother’s Day Breakfast and Garden Party on Sunday, May 9, 2010. This is a great family focused event that celebrates mom. Enjoy a yummy breakfast from the Country Diner of egg casserole, potatoes, fresh fruit, beverages and more from 9-10am. There will be live music by Walt Wise during [...]

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Lowe’s Mother’s Day Kids Workshop Nationwide (FREE)

Making a Mother’s Day gift for mom and grandma couldn’t be easier this year. Take your kids to Lowe’s on Saturday May, 8, 2011 at 10am where they can build their own Trellis Planter for mom! You must RSVP through the Lowe’s Kid Workshops for the nearest Lowe’s store. Lowe’s Kid Workshops happen every Saturday [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Our moms are special but sometimes we need a little help with Mother’s Day gift ideas. Below is a gift guide for moms of various interests. When appropriate, I included a link to product reviews that I’ve written that I thought would be super for any mom. I hope that this post gives you some [...]

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Easter Traditions and Easter Activities for everyone

This is a short collection of Easter Traditions and Easter Activities that you can do with your family this Easter. Traditions provide opportunities for familiarity and understanding of important events for kids of all ages. When these events and traditions happen every year, kids develop a better understanding of the importance of the event. The [...]

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The Pretty Peacock DreamWoven Sculpture Pendant Review and Giveaway Great for Mother’s Day

I love items that are custom and personalized. Even better, I love giving gifts that are personal. I have found the ultimate Mothers Day gift for all of you to give your mom, mother-in-law, grandma, or special woman in your life this Mother’s Day.  A hand-crafted, customized pendant from The Pretty Peacock. The Pretty Peacock [...]

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Akron Easter Activities 2010

Click Here for the 2012 List Easter is Egg-citing in Akron this year.  There are so many fun and usually FREE Easter events in Akron. This is a listing of some great Easter Egg Hunts, special Easter Worship services, Easter Dramas, Easter Concerts, places to find the Easter Bunny, and places for Easter Day dinner.  [...]

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Babka Easter Bread Recipe

I look forward to Easter for many reasons. As a Christian, it is the most important holiday for me to reflect on my faith and lead my family in the celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ. We also look forward to the fun time with extended family, Easter Egg hunts, Easter baskets, and lot [...]

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Easter Basket Toys from Hasbro Littlest Pet Shop Petriplets, Furreal Friends Snuggimals, and Nerf Weather Blitz Flyer Disk Review and Giveaway

Are you looking for something new and fun to fill your kids Easter Baskets this year? Hasbro has great toys to delight your kids on Easter morning and beyond. We were thrilled to review the the just released Furreal Friends Snuggimal, Littlest Pet Shop Petriplets, and the Nerf Weather Blitz Flyer Disk. Furreal Friends Snuggimals [...]

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Valentine’s Day Ideas in Akron Ohio

Still looking for Valentine’s Day ideas in Akron Ohio? Here are just a few ideas that sound romantic and fun. Don’t make it complicated,  just take time and enjoy your spouse for a recipe for a perfect Valentine’s Day! Valentine’s Dinner at Occasions Party Centre, New Franklin, OH Saturday, Feb 13 6:00p to 9:00p Featuring [...]

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A Grand Adventure through your Favorite Christmas Movies – Open until Jan 15th

The Mark Klaus’ “Holly”Wood Christmas Movieland Museum, located near Cleveland, OH, is the country’s only public repository of Christmas Movie Props, Costumes, and set pieces.  This world’s private collection has just opened for public viewing, and is on display throughout the Christmas Season.  This is a favorite destination for our family- it REALLY gets you [...]