Summer Fun For Kids Event: K’NEX Elmo & Cookie Monster Best Friends {Giveaway}

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The K’nex Sesame Street products are a great idea because it brings the fun characters that our little ones know and love into a neat building set form. I was sent the Best Friends Building Set to review. It’s a very simple set with 8 pieces and it features Elmo & Cookie Monster, who are… read more »

Wordless Wednesday Linky – Parade!

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This past Saturday was our town’s annual “celebration day” and our family marched in the parade with our karate school. This is the third year in a row we’ve participated and it’s always an exciting experience. We had beautiful 75 degree weather too, which was just perfect, especially after 2-3 weeks of rain! I didn’t… read more »

Healthy Snacking Challenge with Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! {Giveaway}

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Last week, I wrote about the advantages of Orville Redenbacher’s SmartPop! popcorn. This low-fat, zero-grams-of-trans-fat snack is a good source of fiber, is 100% whole grain, and best of all has only 100 calories per 6 cup serving. And Orville Redenbacher has challenged us to replace other snacks with their SmartPop! popcorn with their “Healthy Snacking… read more »

May Kindle Giveaway

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Enter to win a Kindle! Open to the US & Canada only, 18+ Ends June 2nd, 2012 a Rafflecopter giveaway

Take a Break & Find Your “Moment” with Nonni’s Biscotti Bites

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How often do you sit down and take a few moments to relax and enjoy yourself? If you’re anything like me, you’re probably so busy you don’t enjoy “me time” nearly often enough. But it doesn’t have to be an impossible feat. Simply adding a special element to your morning coffee time or a out-of-the-ordinary… read more »

Summer Fun For Kids Event: Cuddle Covers {Giveaway}

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Summer Fun For Kids is finally kicking off and to start the fun, I’ve got a great item that kids of all ages will enjoy. Cuddle Covers bring a child’s pillow to life by turning it into a soft huggable animal pal that they will love cuddling with. It’s simple: take the pillow, stuff it… read more »

Pinterest Monday Linky – Week 17

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Sorry friends! I completely forgot about posting this yesterday. We had a super busy weekend and then with Mother’s Day yesterday, our linky went right out of my mind. Well better late than never, here it is! Rules: Please comment on the blog above you before adding your link. This way we can meet new… read more »

Happy Mother’s Day, Moms!

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These are for you, my dear friends and fellow-moms! Have a wonderful day! Source: personalbabygifts.co.uk via Romelia on Pinterest     Source: google.com via Angie on Pinterest       Source: babydickey.com via Hannah on Pinterest     Source: bit.ly via Angie on Pinterest     Source: iloveitallwithmonikawright.blogspot.com via LP on Pinterest     Source: i56.tinypic.com… read more »

My Mother’s Day Present – A Cockatiel!

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Yes, a new bird! Nate & the kids took me up to  the pet store today and I picked out my new cockatiel! I’ve wanted to get a cockatiel for awhile now and since we already had a cage, it worked out well. Our new bird is a baby – about 6 weeks old now –… read more »

Delectable Layered Carrot Cake {Recipe}

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I think carrot cake gets a bad rap. I mean who wants veggies in a cake? Some carrot cakes are deserving of that. But others, like this amazing recipe, are so delicious, it’s hard to say no to a second piece. I found this recipe a couple years ago when I was searching for a new… read more »

Help Wanted: Need 1 or 2 Contributing Reviewers to Join Me!

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I’m pretty busy these days and I can’t keep up at this pace. With homeschooling, 4 kids, plenty of activities going on outside of blogging, and with Musings From a Stay At Home Mom continuing to quickly grow, it’s time I get some help! That’s where you come in. What I Need: I’m looking for… read more »

TGIF Giveaway Linky – May 11, 2012

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Link up your giveaways here! It’s a great way to get the word out. Please remember the simple rules: blogs only, link to the actual giveaway (not your homepage), and list the end date. Thanks! Hosted by Musings From a Stay At Home Mom and Fabulous Finds by November Girl XOXO Don’t forget to add your Rafflecopter giveaways… read more »

I’m a Skype Ambassador!

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I’ve got another badge to add to my recent Ambassador page – Skype! Yes, it’s been a busy couple of weeks for me! Chances are you’ve heard of Skype before, but have you ever used it? Skype is an amazing technology that connects people with video and phone calls all across the world. Whether it’s… read more »

Make Mother’s Day Memorable with Kodak {Kodak Printer Giveaway}

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Last minute Mother’s Day gift ideas are quick and easy with Kodak. You can create these gifts from the comfort of your home with a Kodak Inkjet Printer or from the Kodak Kiosk at a local retailer. Check out these gift ideas and tips on how to put a personal touch on Mom’s gift: Say… read more »

I’m a Huggies Ambassador!

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I’m pleased to announce that I’m an ambassador for Huggies now! Let me tell you something - I love Huggies! and no, they didn’t pay me to say that. That’s coming straight from this mom who has tried many, many diapers over the years. We’ve done everything from organic to cloth to store brands to name brands…. read more »