Keurig Vue V700 Giveaway | Seeing Double Event I haven’t had my Keurig for very long, but I cannot recall what I ever did without it. That’s why when I saw this event, I knew I wanted to join up. Were you secretly (or not so secretly) wishing for one for Christmas? Now’s your chance to win one! Seeing Double! Keurig Vue V700 Event Hosted by Mom To Bed by 8 and Donna’s Deals and More Brew with a Vue. Keurig has done it again with an entirely … [Read more...]
Ohio Flame Fire Pit Review | The Patriot 24” Fire Pit
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Ohio Flame Fire Pit Review | The Patriot 24” Fire Pit My husband and I enjoy sitting outside and enjoying the sounds of nature, especially on a crisp fall evening. It seems, though, that the older I get the more cold affects my joints... so we haven’t enjoyed an afternoon or evening “out” in quite a while. I have been casually shopping for a fire pit for quite some time, not quite sure what attributes I was looking for other than I knew I … [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… Box of Mead Learning Products ends 1/9 Moxie Girlz Bubble Bath Surprise … [Read more...]
Febreze Deliver The Holidays Winner Announced
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Remember back in November when I told you about Febreze’s Deliver the Holidays contest? Febreze was looking for someone that couldn’t make it home for the holidays so they could deliver $10,000 and all the special holiday memories of home to the one lucky winner. On December 24th, Febreze announced the winner of their holiday contest, making one family's dream come true! It’s so hard to be away from your family anytime, but the holidays are … [Read more...]
Looking Good on a Low Budget
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Looking Good on a Low Budget It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to look like a million dollars. It is a simple matter of making a plan and shopping smartly to collect all of the items you need to look great at work or out on the town. Follow these simple suggestions, and you will not have to take a second job just to look good. Save a Ton on Beauty Products Many women spend a lot of money on makeup when they don’t really have to. … [Read more...]
American Girl Bitty Baby Bitty Twins
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American Girl Bitty Baby Bitty Twins Emma and I have admired American Girl dolls for quite some time now. Up until this recently we had only seen them in catalogs... that is until a trip to Chicago gave me a few minutes to swing by the store. That’s where I fell in love. Because Emma has never owned an American Girl doll, I decided that it would be best to start with one of the Bitty Babies. Although Emma is 6, I wanted to start … [Read more...]
Moving? How to Survive the First Week in Your New Place
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How to Survive the First Week in Your New Place When moving, it is important to plan a head. You still may run into some unexpected obstacles, but it can be a smoother experience with proper planning. You move may be hundreds of miles away or just right across town. Regardless, moving all of your stuff–especially if you do not have any help–is often a stressful experience. This is why some individuals choose to hire movers. It can help the … [Read more...]
2012 Blog Traffic Report
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2012 Blog Traffic Report 2012 was an amazing year for OurKidsMom and our readers. I wanted to make note of our progress and decided to post our 2012 traffic results as reported by Google Analytics. Thank you to everyone for a fabulous and exciting year.... here’s to 2013 being that and even more for all of us! This year 167,320 people visited OurKidsMom! In 2011 we had 82,932 unique visitors and 497,928 page views. I love seeing how traffic … [Read more...]
Dressing For the Big Dances For Her
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Dressing For the Big Dances For Her High school is an important experience for teenagers. Many people look at it as a rite of passage into adulthood. School activities and functions will make memories that last a lifetime. There are things you can do as a parent to help facilitate the preparation for big functions, such as high school dances, to make it a fun night to remember. Help pick out attire. A prom or homecoming dress is important to … [Read more...]
Monday Morning Link Up | Giveaway Linky
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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… $25 gc to Anna's Linens ends 1/4 Big Boots Blaze Brigade Firetruck ends 1/1 … [Read more...]
