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0 to 9 in the Blink of an Eye

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It's really flabbergasting for me to think that it has been a whole 9 years since my son was born. NINE YEARS?!? Where has this time gone? My parents sure weren't kidding when they said the older you get the fast time goes by. It's most definitely true. At 11:45pm tonight, my baby big boy will be turning 9. Happy Birthday Buddy, we love you!!! … [Read more...]

Olive Garden’s Never Ending Pasta Bowls {Giveaway}

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Olive Garden enthusiasts like myself will be happy to hear the Never Ending Pasta Bowls are back, through October 10, 2010! For just $8.95 per person, you can enjoy 48 pasta and sauce combinations plus all of the salad and bread sticks your heart (and tummy) desires. In a recent survey conducted by Olive Garden, it was discovered that nearly seven in ten (68%) Americans believe that an Italian … [Read more...]

Ghirardelli Intense Dark Chcocolate Giveaway #3

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There are just three weeks left to vote for the newest chocolate creation to be added to the Ghirardelli line up. Have you picked a favorite yet? Over the course of nearly two months, dark chocolate fanatics everywhere submitted their very own INTENSE DARK chocolate creations. Ghirardelli judges went through all the entries basing their top 5 decision on important criteria like flavor appeal and creativity. … [Read more...]

A Garden in My Bathtub – Melvita Soaps

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The one place I find the most peace in this crazy house of five is my bathtub. After all of the toys are gone, the door is locked and I have my favorite bath soaps, it's my place to relax and enjoy my 15 minutes of me time. My new favorite bath product among the many soap bars and organic skin care products is the Rose-Raspberry soap which is described by Melvita as "the delicate, sensuous scent … [Read more...]

My Girl and Her American Girl

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I probably could have saved this for a Wordless Wednesday post but I just felt the need to share. Last week my daughter received a very special gift in the mail, thanks to the American Girl Giveaway we won at Kristen's blog. (Thank you Kristen) This typically wouldn't be a big deal but it was a special moment for me. Growing up, I remember the American Girl dolls very, very well. I use to sit with … [Read more...]

Back to School Organization with DYMO LabelManager {Giveaway}

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For the past four years that my son has been attending school, I'll admit, I've been less than organized when it comes to his before and after school needs. Since we introduced two little sisters to our schedule, it has gotten even more disorganized now that I have to count on my husband to take care of his before school routine that typically includes: packing lunch/snack and making sure homework … [Read more...]

Back to School Box Tops Shopping {$25 GC Giveaway}

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The Box Tops for Education program is an easy solution and this year Walmart is making it even easier! From Aug. 3 - Aug. 31, head over to your local Walmart to find 4 Box Tops on participating General Mills products and earn more cash for the participating school of your choice. As your one-stop destination for all your needs this back-to-school season, Walmart is helping you save more and earn … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – Under Water

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I know this doesn't seem all that significant but given the fact that we don't have a pool and I never taught my kids to swim (I don't even know how to swim) I thought it was pretty cool that my son managed to go under water in my sister's pool. The last time we were over there he was a little freaked out and wasn't sure how to hold his breath under water. … [Read more...]

Outdoor Play with the Moon Dough Barn

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Ever since the box arrived on our door step, my 3 year old daughter, Kaydence, has been bugging me to open up the Moon Dough Barn. I was admittedly hesitant, the thought of sticky, messy dough all over my house was not something I was looking forward to. So rather than experiment with this in the house we took the Moon Dough Barn play set outside during our afternoon play time. First of all, Moon … [Read more...]