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Uncle Bob’s 2 Person Snow Tube Review & Giveaway

January 29, 2012 By

My family loves to go sledding! We haven’t had much snow yet in Ohio but the few times it has, we’ve been sled riding!  I’m a big kid when it comes to the snow and was on the look-out for a 2 person tube. Uncle Bob’s 2 Person Snow Tube Review We were fortunate enough [...]

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Greased Lighting Multi-Purpose Cleaner and Degreaser Review & Giveaway

January 25, 2012 By

Sometimes cleaners just don’t work on tough stains or on other household cleaning jobs as the product promises.  I am sure you all have had something that just wouldn’t come clean and you were about ready to “throw in the towel”.  I have been trying to find a cleaning product that would help keep our [...]

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How to Wash Your Face : Simone France Review & Giveaway

January 24, 2012 By

I have had problem skin since I was a teen. Thankfully the acne is primarily gone by the age of 35 besides an occasional breakout. However, I am still using the same regime that I’ve been using since college. The result is dried out skin and no help with the signs of aging creeping up [...]

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Do Chore Charts Work?

January 23, 2012 By

Reward systems are great for teaching kids good habits and responsibility. We were struggling at keeping our kids in bed in December and a hand-made behavior chart did the trick. It’s amazing to see how kids respond with a goal laid out ahead of them! I was just introduced to another kind of Chore Chart [...]

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Progresso Soup Coupon, Makeover Contest, & Giveaway

January 23, 2012 By

How is your New Year’s Resolution to lose weight going? Many of us make that resolution but by now, it’s getting hard to keep. That’s where Progresso® comes in to save the day with their their delicious, light soups and Souper You® Contest. And if you need some inspiration to stay on track, watch The Biggest [...]

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FAGE Greek Yogurt Review

January 22, 2012 By

Are you looking for a 100% natural yogurt for your family? I always keep yogurt on hand for quick and healthy snacks.  I was recently introduced to FAGE Yogurt, a Greek yogurt. FAGE Total is 100% Natural, with no added sugars, sweeteners, thickeners or preservatives. FAGE is just raw milk, cream and live active cultures. [...]

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Save Money on Laundry Detergent with Purex (Review & Giveaway)

January 18, 2012 By

It seems like the price of everything in stores has gone up. I know I’ve started switching to less expensive brands of various products, some work, some don’t. One way to save money where you can actually see the savings is on laundry detergent. We all know that kids produce an extreme amount dirty clothes [...]

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How to Make a Topsy Turvy Cake : Petal Crafts Review

January 15, 2012 By

Have you seen the newest trend in cakes? Topsy Turvy Cakes are fun, whimsical cakes perfect for weddings, birthdays, and other special events. If Dr. Seuss was going to have a cake, this would be his style! Each layer is meant to look lopsided and un-level. Making a Topsy Turvy Cake has been a challenge, [...]

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Great Books with Strong Values for Tween/Teen Girls – The Katy Lambright Series Review & Giveaway

January 14, 2012 By

I am always on the look out for  good books for my oldest daughter.  She is an avid reader, and it’s a challenge to keep up with her book appetite!  I’m also thrilled when I can find a series that is exciting to her, and just as pleasing to me because the content is in [...]

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Shout Color Catcher with Oxi Booster Review & Giveaway

January 11, 2012 By

Laundry is a never ending task in my home. My husband purchased a 3-Bag laundry sorter cart that has helped a lot, however clothes still get mixed up. We are trying to teach our kids where to put their dirty clothes, but how do you teach kids the difference between whites and lights and darks? [...]

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Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio : Preschool Ballet Review & Giveaway

January 10, 2012 By

Nan Klinger Excellence in Dance is home to the Cuyahoga Valley Youth Ballet as well as a community ballet program for kids of all ages and interests. What makes Klinger unique is that they offer both a community program and a professional program, to offer the gift of dance to everyone. They are on the [...]

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Bialetti Moka Express Stovetop Espresso Maker Review & Giveaway

January 9, 2012 By

Do you like fresh espresso? You have to check out the Bialetti original Moka Express. It is astovetop coffee maker that makes fresh, rich espresso in about 5 minutes. It is a classic device that has been around for more than 75 years, still delivering excellent tasting espresso in a very classy, yet simple device. [...]

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Earth Balance Alternative Butter Review & Giveaway

January 9, 2012 By

With the new year, many people are trying to live healthier. Earth Balance makes it easy for your to replace traditional ingredients for healthier ones, without sacrificing flavor.  Earth Balance is located near Boulder, Colorado. They offer a line of  buttery spreads, shortenings, nut butters, soymilk, coconut spread and alternative mayos that are plant-based, vegan, [...]

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Laundry Simplified with Purex UltraPacks

January 8, 2012 By

As a Purex Insider, I have the opportunity to try new Purex products out before the hit the stores. This gives you the heads up of if they work before you buy them. In February 2012, Purex will be launching their new Purex UltraPacks detergent. It is 2X concentrated liquid detergent in a convenient, pre-measured [...]

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Electromagnetic Radiation Protection with Pong iPad Cover

January 8, 2012 By

Santa was very good to us this year and brought us an iPad2 for our family to enjoy!  I had lots of friends and some family members with young children tell us that their kids LOVED playing with their iPad using educational apps and games, they were right!  J-Girl and T-boy love it!  We had [...]