Monthly Archives: January 2011

Giveaway: Wubbzy Be Mine DVD Prize Pack

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Your little ones’ already know you love them. You show them, everyday, by giving them all the hugs and kisses they could ever ask for. But who says you can’t spoil them a little more? This Valentine’s Day, give the gift of entertainment! I plan on adding this sweet collection of goodies to the ever… Keep Reading…

A Little Home Spa Treatment With Arm & Hammer

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Ooh…we just love spa time at our house. It’s something the girls and I do often. We go all out for this; setting up the nail kits, brew hot tea and coffee, get the towels warm, lay out magazines, and make sure the lotions are readily available. It always ends up being an all day… Keep Reading…

Secretariat On DVD/Blu-Ray Now

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So after dinner and dessert Saturday night, we popped some popcorn and made ourselves comfortable on the couch, with our snuggies, to watch Secretariat. Need I say—It is the most beautiful movie I’ve seen in a while. The second this movie started, our emotions went in to high gear. We laughed and cried. We sat… Keep Reading…

Dinner, Dessert and a Movie

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Last night the girls and I made dinner for the family. We then ate some yummy dessert and ended the evening with popcorn and a movie…  At first, our plans were to make spaghetti, and I was going to be cooking solo, but we always eat that and I wasn’t too excited about making it… Keep Reading…

Giveaway-Musical Entertainment for the Kids

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I love receiving products that help entertain the girls (especially on the weekends). Whether it’s music and movies, or short films that include storybook pictures and sing-along songs…as long as it’s entertaining for them; it’s always entertaining for me! We received a couple of CDs, and a special musical storybook DVD/CD combo pack this last… Keep Reading…

GIVEAWAY- Gnomeo & Juliet Prize Pack (2 Will Win)

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I’m sure you’ve all seen the trailer for Gnomeo & JULIET by now. If you haven’t, you should! It looks like it is going to be one AWESOME movie. The kids and I hope to see it in theaters on February 11th, but if we can’t, we’ll definitely be getting the DVD when it’s released.… Keep Reading…

Tetsuo III: The Bullet Man (Review)

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ehh…sorry…just not feelin’ it. CJ is home sick today and we decided to watch this film, Tetsuo III: The Bullet Man. I thought it’d be entertaining (the trailer looked good). We got about five minutes into the film before all interest was lost, but for some reason, we couldn’t seem to break free from the… Keep Reading…

Repechage Product Review

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  “Say ‘I Dew’ to Healthy, Glowing Skin” That’s what you’ll say once you’ve tried Hydra Dew from Repechage. Repechage is a pioneered seaweed-based skincare line, since 1980. Made in the USA; Repechage develops and manufactures their line of Professional skincare products in the United States; at their 50,000 square foot manufacturing, research & development,… Keep Reading…

BIG GAME GIVEAWAY-Win a Perfect Party Prep Kit ($80 Value)

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One of the biggest Football “Game Days” of the season is vastly approaching. Super Bowl Sunday XLV!!! This year—it’s Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Green Bay Packers! When? Sunday, February 6, 2011! Will you be watching? Now, I’m sure many of you will be entertaining…which probably means you have a lot of pre-party planning to do. In… Keep Reading…

My Testimonial for the Complete Systeme 41 System

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I’m in love…and not just a little. No. I am totally, without a doubt,  ‘IN—LOVE’  with the results I’ve received from Systeme 41 thus far. I can’t even begin to share my thoughts without getting all ‘mushy’ on you. I’m completely beside myself-with everything Systeme 41 has done for me. This product has totally exceeded… Keep Reading…

Giveaway-Doheny’s Pool Chemical Value Pack- $194 Value

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Spring Break will be here before you know it (OH YEAH!). I know, it may not look that way for some of you now (cause baby—it’s cold out there, Brrrr!), but trust me, Old Man Winter will soon throw in the towel. Then it’s nothing but sun, fun, and pool side Bar-B-Qs for everyone! I… Keep Reading…

Deluxe Power File From Red by KISS

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If filing your nails has become a hassle; all because it takes so long to do—look no further than the new Deluxe Power File system from RED by KISS. This baby comes equipped with everything you need to file, polish, and shine your nails to that beautiful finish. Plus—all 15 pieces come in a cute… Keep Reading…

A Fun and Forward-Worthy Email

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It’s been a long time since I’ve received or even shared a funny email that’s been forwarded a thousand times before reaching my inbox. This morning my husband had me read one that he received. I got a good chuckle, then I asked him to forward it to me too…so that I can share it… Keep Reading…

$100 RedEnvelope GC Giveaway (1 WINNER)

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I was given the opportunity to shop at RedEnvelope over the weekend. I had to be sneaky though because I didn’t want the kids, or hubby, to know what I was doing. Why? Because everything I purchased from RedEnvelope is to be gifted and given to each of them on Valentine’s Day. I don’t like… Keep Reading…

Blogfully’s Fabulous 5 Bloggers

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Thanks to Trop 50 for sponsoring my writing about fabulous bloggers. This year Trop50 is granting 50 fabulous wishes. Click here to enter for a chance to win $1,000 to help grant a friend’s wish! Happy Monday everyone—here’s hoping you had a wonderful weekend. Today is, as we know, Monday…and I’m so excited! For one… Keep Reading…

Goodwill Finds for Sunday

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Sorry for the delay in posting. I was having fun hanging out with the kids this morning, enjoying a little quiet time to myself for a good part of the afternoon (while the kids were off playing in their room), and then finally taking a trip to the Goodwill. We always go to the Goodwill… Keep Reading…

You Tell US…Please

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Okay…you all know I blog (obviously) which is a lot of writing. Many of you may also know that my 9 year old daughter, Patience, is a bit of a writer herself. I’ve even shared some of her many stories with you in the past, and I’ll continue to share more, I’m just waiting on… Keep Reading…

StreetDate For Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2 is February 1st

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Our favorite Chihuahuas are back and if you thought for a second that the first movie was great, wait till you get a load of the new family…its bigger and better than ever. These pups will make anyone watching want to go through the screen and grab, squeeze, kiss and hug their favorite pup for… Keep Reading…

Ratuki – A Game Review

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Ratuki (pronounced- ra-too-kee) is a new game from Hasbro Games. It’s a fast paced, easy to play game that 2 to 5 players can enjoy simultaneously. It’s fun and is one that you’ll find yourself growing a little addicted to. Patience and Piper can’t get enough of this game, and I never get tired of… Keep Reading…

Giveaway- MR Beams Anywhere Light ($40 Value)

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UPDATE: Giveaway is closed and winner has been contacted… CONGRATS TO Comment #63- Rachel Benson You won!!!! If you’ve ever wanted a motion sensor ceiling light…and I mean one that would work inside, outside, in your attic, in your shower, in the basement, in your hallway, on your stairs; MR Beams is the place to… Keep Reading…

Whiter Teeth With Arm & Hammer Whitening Booster

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Let’s face it—we all want straight, beautiful, sparkling white teeth. Right? Unfortunately some of us (more specifically-ME) just aren’t gifted with that “perfect smile”. Instead, I have to take extra care of the teeth I do have to ensure they’re still here 40 years from now. I don’t know about you, but I really don’t… Keep Reading…

New Year- New T Shirts And we Love Them

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I did a review and giveaway for a couple of Tshirts last year. In November I featured shirts from Crazy Dog T-Shirts, and in December—shirts from Nacho Mama Tees. It was definitely a fun opportunity. CJ and I still love our shirts. We wear them often and continue to get comments and questions about where… Keep Reading…

Book Review- Stop Reacting and Start Responding

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My kids are like most kids everywhere, I suppose. They love to test me-and the waters, undermine my authority, and bicker with each other like mortal enemies. I know they’re just kids and I do remember being this honoree to my mother, but geezers…I wish it’d stop. My mother always told me I’d have kids… Keep Reading…

What a Weekend+ Winner to Announce

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It’s now Tuesday, 11:20am and I finally finished checking my email. I didn’t have the chance to go through this stuff while my mother was here. I wanted to get as many family minutes as I can, so, to avoid any interruptions in our visit…I didn’t log on my computer for more than a few… Keep Reading…

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