For 7 days I drove around in a 2013 Kia Rio SX (MSRP $21,340) so did Tom. I knew he would like it. I knew it would be a good car for him, as a...
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Cleaning green is important, particularly when cleaning for the little ones. The Shaklee Get Clean Germ Off Disinfecting Wipes are a smart product for moms. Shaklee Get Clean Starter Kit I promise that I put her in an overnight diaper, but for whatever the reason, my toddler leaks through her diaper REGULARLY! A common morning......
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A girls weekend in New Orleans? Sign me up! Enter the Coca-Cola Essence Festival Sweepstakes This year’s annual Coca-Cola Essence Festival will be held on July 4 – 7 and a HUGE prize pack is up for grabs trough the Coca-Cola Essence Festival Sweepstakes! One woman will win a trip to the Essence Festival in......
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We wake up way too early in this house. My alarm goes off at 6:09, 6:16 and 6:31. If that 6:31 goes off we’re still in bed we’re in trouble! We need to be out of the house by 7:10 AM. I need the kids up, dressed and fed while they deal with each other’s......
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April 2013 is going down in the history books as the worst month ever. As a Shaklee180 Blogger, I have all the nutritional tools to keep my tummy full and satisfied, but even more important following Shaklee180 during March 2013 set me up to manage through the vicious cycle of emotional stress. I maintained somewhat......
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WAHM Mornings Aren’t Always Glam
Many people perceive a WAHM or blogger’s life to be long coffee talks and manicure appointments. It’s honestly the hardest job I’ve ever had. Attempting to manage and increase my work, I entertain the non-stop...
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Disney World is for Florida Moms
Florida moms love Disney. I especially do. From start to finish, getting to the entrance at Magic Kingdom is 250 miles – as the car drives. That usually comes out to just an under 4...
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How To Watch LIVE TV on Other Devices
Tom, I need you to take her to gymnastics. I can’t the game is one. Then just take your phone and watch it there. BAM! Off he goes, with his phone in his pocket and...
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What’s in Your Kid’s Corner? The Windows8X phone is ready for kids, especially kids who want to hijack mom’s phone. Does that ever happen to you? Now with my new phone I feel more at ease when the toddler gets a hold of my phone. Her apps are accessible to her without her inadvertanly posting......
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We headed to Key West for the weekend. It was fantastic. The 160 mile drive from Miami is probably one of the most beautiful drives in the country. It’s filled with scenic views that take your breath away. Thankfully the Gas Buddy App on our Windows8X phone saved us $$$ on this road trip!! A......
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What are you doing this Saturday? Want to go to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Fun & Fit Event for families at Jungle Island? I have 4 tickets ready for your family! Here’s what you’ll get to experience! A fun-filled day of food, fitness and learning at Jungle Island. A family-friendly event, part of......
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Family friendly dining is a must, especially on vacation. The Key Largo Conch House is a great spot in the Florida Keys to have an affordable great meal with top-notch attentive service, within an atmosphere that really doesn’t mind if your toddler is crying or your 6 year old knocks over her chocolate milk. I......
[ Click to Continue ]VerizonWireless has captured the love shared and even devastated through our mobile devices. Did you know that according to their findings, 82% of women reveal their relationship status via social media? I’m one of those. I’ve indicated that I’m married, and even whom I’m married to on my Facebook profile. Have you? Are you part......
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I love easy dinners. Who doesn’t? Add to that that I love options. I love being able to pick what I want – yes I love salad bars. At home, we have found a Baked Potato Bar to be a crowd-pleaser. We all love potatoes and we all love (most) of the toppings that I......
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I have a special connection to Billy Joel. I hear his songs and I feel at home. Growing up on Long Island, Billy Joel is like a neighbor. The Billy Joel Greatest Hits was my very first greatest hits CD. I could and still can recite every song by heart. Many of the songs hold......
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Yesterday morning the alarm clock went off at the same ridiculously early time it does Monday-Friday. But this time we were a little more excited to get out of bed. The four of us got dressed, grabbed water bottles and began our drive to Zoo Miami. We weren’t going as tourists to see the African......
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I was proivded with a Big Grips Frame and stand before our cruise in December. As you know from my previous post, it has proven to be a FANTASTIC iPad case. Although I wanted a case like this because of the kids, it has proven to be a great case for the adults too. Yes,......
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On Saturday, February 9, we will get up as early as we do for school, put on our sneakers, grab a water bottle and head to Zoo Miami! For the first time ever, we will, together as a family, complete a 5K! The RunWild 5K at Zoo Miami will take us through the beautiful zoo,......
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Open up my text messages and I have a few dozen text conversations going on. One of those is with Tom, my husband. It can get lost in the shuffle. It’s not a big deal, but I do like to pull up his XOXO text or the one where he told me was so proud......
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We have heard from every magazine article, online infographic, TV show and more that kale is awesomely good for you. I have shared 3 nutritional reasons why you should wash and chop up kale for your next meal. Have you? A simple and tasty way to enjoy kale is to bake it. It reminds me......
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We’ve been eating kale for a number of years. We most often sauté it with a little EVOO and garlic, treating it like spinach. There has been a lot of kale buzz recently, as the nutritional benefit of the green vegetable have gotten tremendous publicity. Do you eat it? If not, you should. This week......
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I read that the HTC Windows 8X phone that I am trying out as a Verizon Wireless Ambassador had an awesome camera – particularly when front-facing. The Windows phone has an ultra wide angle front camera and 2.1 megapixel, so they say. I needed to see and experience it for myself. Below are the photos......
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Just when you think you’ve seen enough football, Xfinity has even more to satisfy the football-obsessed or the Super Bowl commercial-loving fan! In collaboration with the NFL Network, Xfinity subscribers actually have access to over 140-hours of Super Bowl coverage. That’s impressive. Super Bowl On Demand Grab your remote and head to On Demand. Within Top......
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The SAG awards are done, but the pictures will leave us all with a lasting memory of the beauty of many show stoppers. I think we can all agree Sofia Vergara might be at the top of that list. I previously shared how she got her stunning look thanks to CoverGirl at the Oscars in......
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I did it. I found a cute Pinterest craft and did it. Best all it came out pretty cute! This coming week is Teacher Appreciation Week at my daughter’s school. I wanted to give something that was not the standard teacher mug or more generic gift certificate. I headed to Pinterest (Do you follow my......
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It might happen. It might not. But a Smart Mama must always be prepared. I’ve browsed the extensive Windows Store for FREE apps that moms should have set on their phone in case of an emergency. Here are my 3 favorites emergency apps for Windows 8X phones: The Emergency Kit: Stores personal information, including name, address,......
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Finding Soybean Oil You won’t believe where I found soybean oil! In my own kitchen? Yes, I spent a good 30 minutes in two different gourmet/healthy living supermarkets searching in the expensive/speciality oil section in search of soybean oil. I returned home defeated. No soybean oil anywhere. I opened my pantry to pull out the......
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Yesterday, I shared how somebody unexpectedly decided to pay it forward to me while I was contemplating paying it forward to someone else. It was an awesome experience! Now, here’s an opportunity for you to Pay It Forward BIG TIME through the Coca Cola Pay It Forward campaign! Secondly, learn how you can win a $100 AMEX card to help......
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My Pay It Forward Experience A week before Christmas I pulled up to the drive thru at Starbucks. The horrific tradjedy of Sandy Hook was still fresh on my mind. I felt the need to do something kind, something unexpected to a stranger. I instantly thought of a kind gesture: I would purchase the car......
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According to Wikipedia, the zipper storage bag was patented by Robert W. Vergobbi on May 18, 1954. I think a statue should be made of this man. He is a genius. What mom doesn’t love using zipper storage bags? I have about a gazillion ways I use gallon size bags, but here are 5 of......
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