May Buffet Giveaway Hop: Win Kitchen Gadgets Galore – US/Canada {May 1-15, 2012}

April 30, 2012 By 79 Comments
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Welcome to May Buffet coordinated by ShePromotes! This event will take place from May 1st at 12:01am EST through May 15th at 11:59pm EST. It's May! And for many of us that means the start of grilling and cookout season. Good food is great all year round, but there is just something about the warm weather that says bring on the steaks! I am sure you like to check out recipes shared by your favorite bloggers, so we thought we'd share some yummy prizes with you! Each blog listed below on the … [Read more...]

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The Rubbermaid Hidden Recycler

April 30, 2012 By 13 Comments
Hidden Recycler

How many of you find yourself sitting your recyclables on your kitchen counter?  I'm guilty of this.  I have a section of counter space right under my paper towel holder that usually has a couple of metal cans, a few plastic containers and a couple of pop cans.  Unfortunately its not realistic to run out to the garage every time I have recycling.  That means two dogs and a toddler following me to see what I'm up to (they must think I'm trying to sneak out) and it's not an efficient use of my … [Read more...]

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Week 2: Insanity & Shakeology Fitness Challenge

April 30, 2012 By 11 Comments
Insanity

Week 2 is over and in the books.  I've lost another .9 lbs!!  I'm excited that I continued to lose considering I went out with girls last Thursday for some yummy Mexican food and ate 3 small slices of black bottom peanut butter mousse pie....yummy!  I've learned if I eat right, I can feel full on less than 300 calories per meal and then splurge a little when I'm out with the girls.  Typically for breakfast I'll have one scrambled egg + 1 egg white (87 cals), an low-calorie English Muffin (80 … [Read more...]

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Disney/Pixar’s Brave “Family Legends” Trailer Released

April 30, 2012 By Leave a Comment
BRAVE

IF YOU HAD THE CHANCE TO CHANGE YOUR FATE, WOULD YOU? - MERIDA, DISNEY/PIXAR'S BRAVE I've seen lots of activity online about Brave, a new animated movie from Disney/Pixar that comes out June 22, 2012 in the US.  At first I wasn't sure about the story line but after seeing the movie trailer and reading the plot outline, I'm hooked.  As a mother of a daughter, I have certain hopes and dreams for her: to have a career,  travel the world, fall in love and eventually have a family of her own. … [Read more...]

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Menu Plan Monday

April 30, 2012 By 13 Comments
Image Credit: Kate Sears

I guess I have a bad case of mommy brain because I didn't realize until now that I never posted Menu Plan Monday for last week!  Trust me, we ate and we ate well.  That was evidenced by our $120 grocery bill.  It may not seem like a lot to some of you but for a family of three, I think I went overboard.  My biggest obstacle is finding reasonably priced organic meats and produce.  There are a few things I refuse to skimp on and organic milk and chicken happen to be on the top of the list.  I've … [Read more...]

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Date Night Chili’s Style #CoronaRita

April 29, 2012 By 9 Comments
Coronarita

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Chili’s Grill & Bar. All opinions are 100% mine. When was the last time you had a real date night?  You know the kind where you take a shower, put on makeup and clothes that make you feel sexy and go out with your significant other for a night on the town sans kids?  For many of us, those nights are few and far between.  Sometimes a night on the town is asking a bit much but dinner with your loved one?  That's a little easier. One of … [Read more...]

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Low-Fat Fruit Trifle

April 27, 2012 By 6 Comments
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        Thank you COOL WHIP for sponsoring this post. Join us on Facebook for inspiration and recipes for everyday treats. What you add makes it. #coolwhipmoms I've been eating COOL WHIP Whipped Topping for as long as I can remember.  My grandmother would make the best pumpkin and pecan pies and guess what would go on top?  Yup, a spoonful of COOL WHIP.  Now that I have a family and I get to make sweet treats for them, I also use COOL WHIP whenever I can to … [Read more...]

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People Like Us and Sprinkles Celebrate Family

April 26, 2012 By 4 Comments
PEOPLE LIKE US

DreamWorks Pictures announced today that they are teaming up with Sprinkles Cupcakes to promote their film “People Like Us” with events at the ten Sprinkles Cupcakes stores around the country. The promotion will run from May 2-June 29, 2012, and is centered around five family-themed holidays: Brothers and Sisters Day (May 2), Mother’s Day (May13), Visit Your Relatives Day  (May 18), Father’s day (June 17) and National Forgiveness Day (June 26).  Who knew there were so many family-themed … [Read more...]

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The Right Age For A Disney Vacation

April 26, 2012 By 8 Comments
Magic Kingdom Castle

We're going back. That's what I told my husband as we packed up the car.  We had such an awesome time during our Orlando vacation that we're doing it again, and soon. For those of you who have never been to Disney with your kids, take them.  Yes, it's expensive and yes, it wore me out but seeing the excitement on my daughter's face when she got to meet Mickey, Minnie and Donald (sorry Goofy, your line was too long) WAS priceless.  It's been over a month since our trip and she still tells … [Read more...]

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Marvel’s The Avengers Movie Opens in Theaters May 4

April 24, 2012 By 7 Comments
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Next week is a great week.  Not only do I get to celebrate TWO holidays (May Day and Cinco de Mayo) and take my daughter to the Children's Museum of Memphis, Marvel's The Avengers also opens in theaters on Friday.  I know what you're thinking, I'm not the typical comic book movie lover.  It's true, I'm not typical but I do love these types of movies and with cast members such as Samuel L. Jackson, Scarlett Johansson and Robert Downey, Jr, what's not to love? Here are a few clips to tide you … [Read more...]

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