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  • Mattel Toys for Christmas

    Posted on Saturday November 28th, 2009 at 07:39 in reviews, christmas spectacular

    Let's face it, for most kids Christmas is all about the toys! And Mattel knows this which is why they have come out with a great selection of toys that kids will be hoping to find under the tree this year.  In fact here are three of my top picks fr...

  • K\'nex Review

    Posted on Saturday November 21st, 2009 at 07:05 in reviews

    I have to say right up front that K'NEX are my son's favorite thing to do. Every since he was a baby this boy has been building things.  It started with those wooden blocks and Lincoln Logs and then it moved onto the giant lego block and gears toys...

  • Oreck Halo Review & Giveaway!!!

    Posted on Wednesday November 11th, 2009 at 22:20 in reviews, Giveaway, christmas spectacular

    I love the new stick vacuum that I have been using, but I have to admit that there are limitations with it. I need a great vacuum that I can use to get all the dirt that kids and pets can track into the house on a regular basis.  But, I also need t...

  • Aliens in the Attic Review & Giveaway

    Posted on Tuesday November 10th, 2009 at 13:31 in reviews, Giveaway

    When I was a kid, I loved the movie ET.  I probably watched it a couple hundred times in my life. Every kids has the one special movie that they'll watch over and over again. Now my kids can have a favorite alien movie.  It's called Aliens in th...

  • I Almost Love to Clean

    Posted on Friday November 6th, 2009 at 22:18 in reviews

    We spent most of the day preparing for my daughter's 16th birthday party tomorrow. I love whenever we have a birthday around here because that usually means we'll be having a birthday party.  And that means we will need to really clean the hous...

  • The Human Body Detectives Review

    Posted on Thursday November 5th, 2009 at 13:45 in reviews

    If you are looking for a fun and new way to present the subject of health and nutrition to your kids, then The Human Body Detectives may be just what you are looking for. Dr.Heather Manley, N.D. saw that there was a need for a fun approach to teach...

  • Menu Plan Monday 10/26 & Giveaway!

    Posted on Sunday October 25th, 2009 at 22:11 in reviews, Giveaway

    I am always looking for new products and ingredients to try out to make cooking more fun! My Blog Spark contacted me and asked if I would like to try Progresso Panko bread crumbs, and I immediately replied that I would.  I was thrilled to see...

  • Fun Science Exploration Kits

    Posted on Thursday October 22nd, 2009 at 07:25 in reviews

    Elmer's Science Kits Using some hands on science kits is a neat way to teach younger kids science in a way the is fun for them. I believe that kids learn much more when they are interested in the material.  When I began to homeschool my kids,...

  • WFMW: Menu Planning

    Posted on Tuesday October 20th, 2009 at 22:10 in reviews, Giveaway

    The number one thing that I have found works for me to keep my household to running more smoothly is menu planning. I know I might sound like a broken record, but that is because I can not say it enough.  It saves me so much time and aggravat...

  • Cusinart CleanWater 2 Gallon Countertop Filtration System

    Posted on Tuesday October 20th, 2009 at 05:54 in reviews

    My family gave up drinking tap water a long time ago. Since then we have tried several different options when it came to our drinking water. We have bought jugs of water, bottled water, and most recently we've been using a water cooler. Although ...

  • Frugal Girl Time at TJ Maxx & Marshalls

    Posted on Thursday October 15th, 2009 at 14:03 in reviews

    I had a great opportunity to check out 2 new stores that I do not shop at regularly, so I thought I could use this opportunity to have some girl time with my daughter doing things I know she loves such as shopping.I had 2 gift cards in my hand for $2...

  • Joy Berry Books Review

    Posted on Monday October 12th, 2009 at 23:10 in reviews, Giveaway

    I recently had the opportunity to check out some of the books that are available by Joy Berry.Joy Berry has sold over 85 million books, and you may have even read some of them yourself. All of her books focus on helping kids with the kinds of strugg...

  • Style Six Airbrush Review

    Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 14:42 in reviews

    I have another great toy from Jakks Pacific to share with you.Style Six AirbrushExpress Your Inner Fashionista!I am pretty sure that most people are aware of what BLOPENS are. When my daughter was younger we got her a set of thee and she loved them....

  • Girl Gourmet Review

    Posted on Friday October 9th, 2009 at 13:40 in reviews

    The Girl Gourmet Cake Bakery is going to be one of those toys this year that little girls everywhere will be hoping for on Christmas morning.When I first saw it, I knew it was just the thing that girls of all ages would enjoy playing with.With the po...

  • Hoover LINX Stick Vacuum Review & Giveaway!

    Posted on Thursday October 8th, 2009 at 08:12 in reviews, Giveaway

    Look at what I found waiting for me on my front porch the other day!It's the Hoover Platinum Collection Linx Cordless Stick Vacuum.To be perfectly honest with you, when I first opened it I was a bit skeptical. I took one look at it and thought this ...

  • Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs

    Posted on Monday October 5th, 2009 at 23:41 in reviews

    "The One That Started It All" Today Walt Disney Studios has released the first full-length animated film ever made. And it promises to entertain a new generation just as it has since its original... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...

  • Unbelievable Sale! Don\'t Miss This One!!! (Giveaway!)

    Posted on Thursday October 1st, 2009 at 00:06 in reviews, Giveaway

    I realized this morning that winter in inevitable.My husband started a fire in our wood burner, my son is wearing his wool socks, and my daughter wore a winter coat to class this morning. Yep, it's coming!So maybe you aren't exactly looking to buy a...

  • Famous Men of Review & Giveaway!

    Posted on Saturday September 26th, 2009 at 08:24 in reviews, Giveaway

    I had the pleasure of reviewing the newest Famous Men book to be released!I am a long time fan of products from Greenleaf Press. It all started when I bought The Greenleaf Guide to the Old Testament. I love that book! It was such a huge help to me...

  • Internet Password Organizer Review

    Posted on Tuesday September 22nd, 2009 at 19:05 in reviews, Giveaway

    I don't know about you, but I have the hardest time keeping all of the passwords and login information that I use on the internet straight.I mean I want to be safe and use a new and unique combination on each site I belong to, but with so many to kee...

  • Eating Right Kids

    Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 04:02 in reviews

    Moms are always on the search for healthy school lunch options. Now Safeway has teamed up with Warner Brother Consumer Products Looney Tunes to introduce a new food line that moms are sure to love. Safeway stores carry the Eating Right food line th...

  • Piggy Paint Review & Coupon Code

    Posted on Tuesday September 15th, 2009 at 00:05 in reviews

    I remember the days when my daughter thought it was THE coolest thing when we would sit down and I would paint her little itty bitty piggies.Ah, times were so much simpler then. She was much much easier to please. Just the prettiest shade of pink on ...

  • Disney on Ice Discounts & Giveaway!

    Posted on Friday September 11th, 2009 at 06:05 in reviews, Giveaway

    I have never been to Disney on Ice before, although I hear from my sister that it is a lot of fun. So I am super excited that we are getting the opportunity to find out for ourselves on Opening Night just how much fun it is!Disney on Ice celebrates ...

  • Hostess 90th Anniversary!

    Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 14:24 in reviews, Giveaway

    You know those Hostess cupcakes, the one with the squiggle across the top?Those cupcake icons are celebrating 90 years of yummy goodness!The first cupcake was baked in 1919 and the famous "squiggles" across the top were added 30 years later. American...

  • Office Max Makes Great Back to School Memories

    Posted on Thursday September 10th, 2009 at 00:23 in reviews

    Office Max is one of my most favorite stores to be in. I don't know why, but something about all the wonderful office supplies makes me feel happy. I love brand new school supplies, and Office Max is the best place to find them.It became a yearly t...

  • TheOnlineMom.com

    Posted on Wednesday September 9th, 2009 at 05:41 in reviews

    It seems like just when I start to "get" some part of technology, it changes. It makes it hard for busy moms to keep up on the latest and greatest things that our kids know all about. This is where TheOnlineMom.com comes in. Now you can go to one ...

  • Life of Fred Review

    Posted on Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at 19:26 in reviews

    Meet Fred.The search for the perfect math program seems like a never ending battle for me each year.Last week my friend stopped by to share a math treasure that she had found. I wasn't sure when I first looked at it, but I knew that if she was recomm...

  • Printable Coupon Round Up & A Giveaway!

    Posted on Tuesday September 8th, 2009 at 05:23 in reviews, Giveaway

    Here are some of the best printable couponsavailable and ready to print!Of course you must check out the coupons that Coupons.com has recently added to the list. I always print coupons right away because you never know when they'll reach their print...

  • YoKids Review & Giveaway!

    Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 13:22 in reviews, Giveaway

    Stonyfield Farm has added a new treat to the already great product line.Last time I shared Stonyfield Farm with you, I told you about the new YoBaby product line. Well now I get the opportunity to share the YoKids product line. YoKids yogurt tubes ...

  • Food Pyramid & KidzWonder Review & Giveaway!

    Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 10:21 in reviews, Giveaway

    In honor of our first days of the new homeschool year, I am giving away some homeschool curriculum.I am always looking for interesting new things to use along with my regular curriculum. This year I have several things planned including the things I...

  • Wizards of Waverly Place CD Review & Giveaway!

    Posted on Monday September 7th, 2009 at 09:20 in reviews, Giveaway

    Both of my kids love the Wizards of Waverly Place. And I'll be honest I have found myself sitting down to watch it with them on more than one occasion.The Disney Channel seems to always find the greatest new talent among the younger generation. And...