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Barbie – new for 2012

Posted by on Feb 20, 2012 in Toys

At Toy Fair last week, I briefly walked through the Mattel booth, as I couldn’t get a full tour. Since it was my first time there, I had no idea that they wouldn’t even let me into the showroom without...

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Taking it off: Week 7 [I used to be that way]

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Diet, Featured

The difference between try and triumph is just a little umph! – Marvin Phillips I’ve stayed far, far away from the computer this past week, so I missed last week’s update. No worries, though!...

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Targeting Children With Treats [infographic]

Posted by on Feb 19, 2012 in Domesticity, Featured, Life

Something to think about… Brought to you by Teach.com and...

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A surprise for Chiquito

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Pets

A few days ago, I heard the doorbell ring. It was a package being delivered....

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Hasbro Fun & Game Event [special deals!]

Posted by on Feb 15, 2012 in Toys, Websites

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day! I just got back from a...

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Valentine’s gift ideas from the MoMA Store

Posted by on Feb 8, 2012 in Gift Ideas

I’m visiting the Museum of Modern Art in NYC this weekend, and took some...

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Taking it off with #Medifast: Week 5

Posted by on Feb 7, 2012 in Diet, Featured, Health & Beauty

My husband and I are going to New York City this weekend, which I’m...

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Counting down to Disney

Posted by on Feb 7, 2012 in Family, Featured, Life, Travel

We’re going to Disney! Again. I don’t know how it happened, but for...

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Make a weeknight meal special with Bertolli

Posted by on Feb 6, 2012 in Featured, Food & Drink Reviews

Menu planning is not my forte. I mean, I try. I really do make an honest...

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Taking it off: Week 4 [Becoming Myself]

Posted by on Feb 1, 2012 in Diet, Featured, Health & Beauty

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I Love Avocados! [Twitter Party]

Posted by on Jan 31, 2012 in Food & Drink Reviews

Avocados. Mmmmm. Join us this afternoon for a Twitter Party to talk all about...

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MOVIE: Lady and the Tramp on DVD

Posted by on Jan 30, 2012 in Entertainment, Featured, Movies

Next Tuesday, February 7th (just in time for Valentine’s Day!) Walt...

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We won! – Angry Birds Photo Contest

Posted by on Jan 26, 2012 in Pets

I don’t enter voting contests often because the feeling of rejection when...

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Game day chili with… Maseca!

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Food & Drink Reviews

There are some pantry items that I always have on hand, and Maseca is one of...

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My Little Pony – a sweet gift for Valentine’s!

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Gift Ideas, Toys

For Valentine’s Day, my kids get enough candy at school and from friends,...

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Taking it off with Medifast: Week 3

Posted by on Jan 24, 2012 in Diet, Featured, Health & Beauty

You know how I said that last week was hard? Well, staying on plan this past...

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Hello [video]

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Entertainment

I found this video in my Very Short List email this morning, and thought it was...

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Ocean Spray Fruit Flavored Snacks [giveaway]

Posted by on Jan 18, 2012 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways

As a mom, I’m always on the lookout for a snack my kids will love and...

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Going dark tomorrow…

Posted by on Jan 17, 2012 in Featured

To protest the Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA). I...

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Taking it off with #Medifast: Week 2

Posted by on Jan 17, 2012 in Diet, Health & Beauty

“Change does not roll in on the wheels of inevitability, but comes...

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A snowy surprise

Posted by on Jan 12, 2012 in Life, Pets

While we were expecting a little rain on Monday afternoon, the SNOW was a...

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The new Dulce de Leche Cheerios

Posted by on Jan 12, 2012 in Food & Drink Reviews

A few weeks ago we received a delicious package in the mail. A box of the new...

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Movie of the Week: Beauty and the Beast 3D

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in Featured, Movies

I was only 11 years old when Beauty and the Beast was first released in 1991. I...

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Paula’s Choice skincare [review]

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in Health & Beauty, Skincare

In my 20′s, I choose a body lotion based on fragrance and appealing...

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Taking it off with Medifast: Week 1

Posted by on Jan 10, 2012 in Diet, Featured

I (re)started Medifast on December 31st. I figured I’d end the year on a...

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PlanAhead – a little goes a long way! [giveaway]

Posted by on Jan 3, 2012 in Domesticity, Giveaways, Organization

Last year, I tried to do everything online as far as keeping track of my...

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Happy New Year!

Posted by on Jan 2, 2012 in Life

No, I didn’t fall off the face of the earth… I’m still...

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Update: my jcpenney Secret Santa!

Posted by on Dec 24, 2011 in Gift Ideas

Earlier this month I chose a gift for another blogger as part of a Secret Santa...

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Budget-friendly meals [closed]

Posted by on Dec 19, 2011 in Food & Drink Reviews, Giveaways, Recipes

What is your go-to recipe when you don’t have much food in the house or...

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Martha Stewart pre-lit tree from Home Depot

Posted by on Dec 18, 2011 in Holidays

So, as I told you last week, we bought our first artificial Christmas tree this...

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