How to Save on Energy Costs Without Spending Money With the economy still sputtering, an increasing number of individuals are starting to take energy-saving very seriously. What was once a forgetful $25.000-$50.00 in excess on your electric bill from the previous month is now serious cash that would have been much needed elsewhere. We want to cut down on our dependence on electricity, but with modern life so utterly reliant on television, … [Read more...]
I’m Off To See The Wizard! | Oz the Great and Powerful #DisneyOzEvent
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I’m Off To See The Wizard! | Oz the Great and Powerful As far back as I can remember our family would gather around the television to watch the yearly showing of The Wizard of Oz on television. That’s why I about fell out of my chair when I received this particular email... I’m excited to tell you that I was one of the 25 bloggers invited to attend the red carpet premier of Oz The Great And Powerful (opening in theaters 3/18) at … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky Welcome to Monday Morning Link Up! This is a great way to spread the word about your giveaways and find a few to enter as well! The rules are simple: 1) Giveaways must be family friendly 2) Check out a few giveaways for yourself! (there is no obligation to enter any) Here are my giveaways ending in the next seven days… #WIN Keurig Vue V700 Giveaway | Seeing Double Event | ends 1/20 2 gallons … [Read more...]
Perfect for “Me” Time | Starbucks and The Bakery at Wal-Mart | Delicious Pairings #DeliciousPairings
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Perfect for “Me” Time | Starbucks and The Bakery at Walmart Mid December hit and I was eager for winter break to start so that all of my children would be home with me at the same time. It was magical, heartwarming and memorable for about five days... and then it began. The “I’m bored”, “She’s looking at me!”, “That’s MY toy!” comments began to flood the house. I took a look at the calendar and realized that for the first time ever... all of my … [Read more...]
Guest Review | K’nex Phoenix Fury Coaster Set
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K'nex Phoenix Fury Coaster Set A few days before Christmas we received the K'nex Phoenix Fury Coaster set for review. With me being a theme park and rollercoaster enthusiast, as soon as it showed up on the front porch I had to put it together immediately. I did not go with the design featured on the box but instead went with another suggestion that was in the instruction booklet. The supplemental design is called the Condor's … [Read more...]
The Parent Rap | Funny Parenting Music Video
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The Parent Rap | Mom, Mom, She’s the BOMB! | Funny Parenting Music Video Do you remember “back in the day” when we all thought we were so cool? It doesn’t have to end when we have kids... really! I found this video some time back and laughed hysterically as I related to every portion of it. I just ran across it again the other day and thought I’d share. Even if you’ve already seen it, it’s a fun one to view again. … [Read more...]
Eleven New WINNERS! Are YOU One?!
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Hickory Farms Pack & Go Picnic Tote ends 12/31 9,551 entries 9091 Nicole S Pick One Merida with Angus ends 1/2 7,727 entries 2215 Brynn D Subscribe to OurKidsMom via email Fisher Price Rev 'n Go Stunt Garage ends 1/1 4,618 entries 237 jennifer Enter Another Giveaway Fantastic Gymnastics Dora ends 1/3 5,260 entries 5124 Jamie B Pick One Big Boots Blaze Brigade Firetruck ends 1/1 4,884 entries 4807 … [Read more...]
Juicing | Green Juice Recipes
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I don’t typically make New Years Resolutions, but I like to take the New Year as an opportunity to make smart life changes that impact me, and hopefully my family, in a positive way. We have slowly been making food choice changes over the past year or so, but this year I intend to be more mindful when shopping. Some of my plans include avoiding highly processed foods, more cooking from scratch meals, less eating out at “fast food” restaurants, … [Read more...]
What Marriage Therapy Looks Like
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What Marriage Therapy Looks Like A lot of people are afraid to admit that they need to go to couple’s counseling or marriage therapy. This is largely because they aren’t sure what to expect when they get there. Often they see it as a “cure” for fighting but it is quite a lot more than that. Here are some things you can expect when you undergo marriage therapy. Communication One of the biggest things your marriage therapist or couple’s … [Read more...]
Single Parenting | Keeping Your Eye on the Prize (Not Price)
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Single Parenting | Keeping Your Eye on the Prize (Not Price) The time of life between the ages of 25 and 45 is one where you start to think about settling down and looking toward the future. If you are female and have a child between this age, and the father of the child is not present for whatever reason, it is no cause for panic. Single mothers between ages 25 and 45 can build a secure life for themselves without many of the pitfalls that … [Read more...]
