It was a media event with a date night thrown in! Our one-night trip aboard the newly revitalized Vision of the Seas brought about great fun, fantastic food and impressive note taking. This Vision of...
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It was a media event with a date night thrown in! Our one-night trip aboard the newly revitalized Vision of the Seas brought about great fun, fantastic food and impressive note taking. This Vision of the Seas review provides my unbiased insights. As media guests of Royal Caribbean, we were provided with a Junior Suite […]...
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You come across a great deal on a big bag of M&Ms. You must purchase it, but what will you do with all of that candy since eating it isn’t the healthiest of options. Luckily, if you have a some M&M candies on hand, there are plenty of things you can do with them that […]...
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Enter your local Office Depot store and you’re bound to find a tremendous display of the 3M Expressions Tape. I entered our local store recently with my girls and they were instantly drawn to this display. The colors and patterns were so captivating. They wanted every roll. There are so many ways to use tape with […]...
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Collection Obsession. Join Me?
Tis the season for finding exactly what the kids, spouse and you want! If you are interested in what I love, check out some of the collections I have made as part of my collaboration with...
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How to Use Leftover Ham or Turkey
You spent hours at the table devouring every last bite of turkey and ham. The meats were delicious and the leftovers must be used. I’ve shared with you our Ham Croquetas recipe that is perfect...
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Soccer Team, Dance Team Fundraising with Shopping!
Like to shop? Like to give to organizations in need? How about doing them both simultaneously? I’m thrilled to partner with FlipGive to showcase how easy it is to begin or support a fundraising...
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Yes, dancing is a great form of exercise. Whether it’s jamming to the radio, a download or a video game teaching you all sorts of dance moves, dancing is a great way for kids to bump up the hear rate and use up some kid energy! The Just Dance Kids 2014 game for XBOX 360...
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Click here to receive the Smarty Pants Mama Newsletter for weekly FREE crafts, recipes, travel tips and home experiences! 2014 Gold Star Toy Awards Scholastic and Parent Child Magazine have released the 2014 Gold Star Toy Awards just in time for the holidays. This well-rounded list includes gift ideas for all sorts of ages, interests and...
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When it comes to raising children, it is not easy. Parenting in public can be a challenge since you might not want to show your Mommy Dearest moment in front of all. Finding creative ways to teach them how to behave in public, and keeping them safe can be daunting. Here are a few tips that...
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Avocado is something that is not only delicious, but is an incredibly healthy food to incorporate into your diet. It is versatile, allowing you to mix it with various of flavors to have it take on a completely different flavor. The creaminess of the avocado is easily paired with a juicy tomato or sweet watermelon...
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My 7 year old is ready for an afternoon snack the moment I pick her up from school. Lunchtime is before 11 AM so when 2:20 dismissal rolls around she’s hungry! Afternoon snack is typically in the car as we’re on our way to soccer right from pick-up some afternoons. We were recently provided with...
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You come across a great deal on a big bag of M&Ms. You must purchase it, but what will you do with all of that candy since eating it isn’t the healthiest of options. Luckily, if you have a some M&M candies on hand, there are plenty of things you can do with them that...
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Receive the Smarty Pants Mama Newsletter for more FREE crafts, recipes, travel tips and home experiences! An easy dip recipe for football season, get-togethers or any type of informal gathering is essential. You’ll want to pull out the bag of tortilla chips and pull up a chair after you make this dip. This Pepperoni Dip...
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I have that bug. The de-clutter bug. I spend loads of time in this 12×12 office. It’s been just over a year in our home and I’m ready to make my home office more functional, organized and stylish. I’ve been inspired by other bloggers and friends. I see their photos and walk in their homes...
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Ready for a SIMPLE Halloween dessert? Yes, Halloween dessert ideas are everywhere. They are all so cute and often fun to make, but some can be very time consuming and a bit fancy for busy moms. Boo! We’re getting festive over here with Ghost cupcakes that use pre-made ingredients! Using store bought cookie dough and...
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The Ghosted Halloween Game is a fun Halloween activity for families! Tis the season for spookiness, trickery and silliness! Getting the entire family involved from family Halloween costumes, to baking Halloween desserts to partaking in the Ghosted tradition you can keep Halloween safe and fun! A cousin called me a few October’s ago to see if...
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Receive the Smarty Pants Mama Newsletter for more FREE crafts, recipes, travel tips and home experiences! Are you a whoppie pie lover? A whoppie pie is a deliciously, sinful treat. Typically two cake-like cookies are sandwiched together with frosting in the middle. They’ve been called moon pies, too. This take, perfect for the autumn, adds...
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It’s Football Sunday so we’ve got a Triple Bang Dare to take on today! Throughout football season Bonefish Grill is challenging us with the #TripleBangDare. Complete the dare and you’re entered to win a month’s worth of their delicious Bang Bang Shrimp! That’s bang-a-licious, as my 7 year old would say! Today’s (Sunday, Oct 13) dare from...
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Receive the Smarty Pants Mama Newsletter for more FREE recipes, travel tips and home experiences! Spooky! This Eyeball Cookie Pops recipe is sure to spook the guests and satisfy the tummy! Although we’re not big into the scary component of Halloween, we do love to dress up! And I LOVE to get crafty in the...
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My kids – like your kids, I’m sure – appreciate computer/iPad time. As a former educator and educational technology specialist, I really encourage applications and programs that provide learning opportunities. The new Spanish Disney website, Disney Ajá, makes a debut during Hispanic Heritage Month to provide kids with additional exposure to a second language, in a...
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One of the most important components of culture is food. When we think of Italians, we think of pizza and pasta. When we think of Greeks, we think of gyros or hummus. What food comes to mind when you think of Cubans? Please don’t say tacos. There are misconceptions in Hispanic food. Hispanics may all...
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It’s 6:30 AM on a Monday and we’re half way done getting ready for school. My almost 7 year old is hungry. Her breakfast of choice is a big bowl of cereal. She loves her cereal. She’s inherited that love from me. She can serve her cereal and sort of pour her milk. When I...
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It’s tough to experience autumn in Miami when it’s still 85 degrees outside. Once again the Coconut Grove Pumpkin Patch Festival is ready to bring autumn to South Florida! Ignore the temperature and revel in the thousands of pumpkins, a thrilling kids hay maze, scarecrow village and more! This year your festival pass provides UNLIMITED...
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Open your pantry. Pull out the oil. What do you see? Your bottle of vegetable oil – the best oil for frying and the base to many Hispanic foods – is likely 100% soybean oil! This oil provides a hearty dose of vitamin E and omega-3s, which may help reduce blood pressure and prevent heart disease....
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There are many aspects of the 2014 Kia Sorento that we fell in love with during our complimentary test drive last month. We spent 7 days cruising around in a the Sorento and the girls were rather upset when we had to return it. Tom loved the way it drove. He described it as...
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Thankful for my Back to School Children’s Place shopping. Just before the start of the school year, I headed to our local Children’s Place. They hosted a media event for local bloggers. I spent just under $100 on items (Thank you Children’s Place for the generous gift card) for both girls. A month post-shopping I...
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A good and easy homemade vegetable soup recipe is a must in your kitchen. Throughout the year the sniffles are bound to hit your home. Achoo! A warm bowl of soup is always a soothing treatment to warm up the cold sickies. This homemade vegetable soup recipe can be prepared in less than 1 hour,...
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Last December we enjoyed 8 wonderful nights aboard the Carnival Breeze. You’ve read my experiences, you’ve seen my videos aboard the Carnival Breeze and know how I feel about cruising with the family. To be honest, cruising with the family is a big deal. You’re bringing the kids and maybe even the grandparents, on a trip where anything...
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Royal Caribbean Vision of the Sea Review, Revitalization Updates