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...]
TWENTY SIX New Winners! Are YOU One?
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Safety 1st Down on the Farm Playset ends 12/7 3,021 entries 200 Jayedee Halpin Dewitt Tweet about the Giveaway Britax Advocate 70 G3 RV $380 ends 12/6 2488 Amanda W liked a fan page Rubik's Rock & Roll Maze ends 12/10 2,296 entries 804 Kendal Barriere Like Ourkidsmom on Facebook Air Hogs R/C Hover Assault ends 12/10 4,314 entries 206 Laura Miller Subscribe to OurKidsMom via email … [Read more...]
Non-Toxic With a Small Footprint : Lullaby Paints
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Lullaby Paints We are in the process of rearranging bedrooms, building a fourth bedroom in the basement, and turning the existing basement into a family/media room. It's been a very long process, and we're still working through some things, but I just couldn't wait any longer to get some of the walls painted. We have 2 walls that we don't have to touch for the renovation, so I thought I'd get those painted and out of the way. Is that … [Read more...]
Auvio Expandable Bluetooth Speaker
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Auvio Expandable Bluetooth Speaker Portable speakers are so convenient, but wireless Bluetooth speakers are even better! I wanted to get this speaker for my husband to review. He is always on the go and I thought a portable speaker for his iPhone would come in handy. I know basically nothing about Bluetooth and even less about iPhones, so here's what he had to say about the Auvio Expanding Bluetooth Speaker: This speaker works great! … [Read more...]
Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets Big Adventures on DVD
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Littlest Pet Shop: Little Pets Big Adventures Available on DVD January 15th! The first DVD from the Littlest Pet Shop brand new animated series is coming soon! Available in stores January 15, 2013 fans will be able to purchase their own DVD featuring five episodes, and bonus content including color sheets and a featurette called, "A Look Behind the Pet Shop Doors". The show follows Blythe Baxter and her dad as they move into an … [Read more...]
