A Good Night with GoodNites Bedtime Underwear

August 30, 2013 By 1 Comment
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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of GoodNites for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. The day my daughter told me she no longer wanted to wear diapers or pullups, I was elated. It meant no more trips to the store at 11 pm at night because someone (ok me) forgot to buy pullups and more money in my Diet Coke budget! But then fear set in. What if she wet the bed? She'd be crushed, I'd be changing sheets at 2 am and it wouldn't be fun for anyone. Then it hit me. Disposable … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Toddlers Tagged With: potty training

Disney On Ice Comes To Chicago

August 28, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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This is a sponsored post on behalf of Disney On Ice. East 9th Street received tickets in exchange for providing my readers this information. Join the celebration as 65 of Disney's unforgettable characters from 18 beloved stories come to life in Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic!  You'll be captivated by the one and only Mickey Mouse, the irresistible Minnie Mouse, Goofy, Donald Duck, Jiminy Cricket, Pinocchio and many Disney Princesses.  Be thrilled by exciting moments fromThe … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Disney, Entertainment

Ready Set Give to the Boys and Girls Club of America

August 24, 2013 By 3 Comments
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Boys & Girls Clubs of America to promote their Ready Set Give supply drive game. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Back to school is more than just shopping for new clothes and school supplies. It's also about getting students in the right frame of mind to embrace education and all that it offers. Each year more than 1 million kids fail to graduate high school! This frightening statistic … [Read more...]

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5 Sun Safety Tips

August 22, 2013 By Leave a Comment
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Banana Boat where I shared my sun safety tips. I received product samples and promotional item as a thank you for participating. My daughter has known from a very young age that if she wanted to play outside, she had to apply sunscreen. Working in a dermatology office I know first hand what extensive sun exposure can do to your skin. I've told you before why you should wear sunscreen year round and today, I'm going to tell you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health, Fitness & Beauty

Summer Never Ends in Kissimmee Twitter Party

August 19, 2013 By 4 Comments
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This is a sponsored post. I am being compensated to host this Twitter party on behalf of Experience Kissimmee. #SummerSequel Just because it's back to school time doesn't mean that summer has to end! Kissimmee is one of those special places where it always feels like summertime! With gorgeous weather year-round and world-famous attractions just minutes away, a trip to Kissimmee can be on everyone's wish list. With more than 47,000 accommodations, from luxury resorts to national hotel chains … [Read more...]

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What Happens When You Unplug

August 18, 2013 By 2 Comments
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This weekend, I took a break. A break from social media, my emails and spent time with my daughter and our friends who traveled all the way from Arkansas to spend the weekend with us. It was hard at first. All I thought about were the emails that were piling up in my inbox. Working in social media makes it hard to unplug at times. If you're not on 24-7, you feel like you need to be. What happens when you unplug? These precious moments... You get to be there when two little girls from Arkansas … [Read more...]

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Back To School Clothes at Kohl’s

August 17, 2013 By 6 Comments
Back to School Fashion at Kohls

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Kohl’s. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. A few weeks ago Brecken and I went shopping for back to school clothes at Kohl's. I knew from looking online they had some cute things at affordable prices but once I went into the store, I was overwhelmed! There was so much to choose from. I reminded myself that I had a $100 budget and made it a priority to buy at least three outfits. I always let … [Read more...]

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Hot Pizza Dip with Philly Cream Cheese

August 15, 2013 By 8 Comments
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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  In this sponsored post for Collective Bias and their client, I created a delicious appetizer using Philly Cream Cheese. As always, statements are mine and yours may differ. #cbias #SaveonPhilly When you move to a city like Chicago, you actually get VISITORS! I've lived in a lot of different cities over the year and hands down, living in Chicago has meant I've had a steady stream of visitors. This weekend my good friends from … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Food

Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar: Unfiltered

August 13, 2013 By 1 Comment
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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Heinz Apple Cider Vinegar. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and as a thank you for participating. I've used apple cider vinegar in several of my recipes. I thought all apple cider vinegar was created equal and then I was introduced to the "mother." At first I was a bit scared but once I realized what I was dealing with, I embraced it and tried it in a few of my own tried and true recipes. So what is the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Food

Pepperoni Dip

August 13, 2013 By
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Everyone knows how much I like to eat. I talk about it all the time and my lack of discipline when it comes to portion control. One food (of the many) that I really have a hard time saying no to is pizza. Sweet, savory, it doesn't matter - I can, and will, eat my fair share of pizza and not even bat an eye. Since I'm trying to make better food choices, when I was presented with the challenge of recreating a classic recipe, it hit me. Why not make over my beloved pepperoni pizza into an appetizer … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Appetizers, Food
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