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Year: 2013

How a Gas Price App Saved Us Money
Traveling

How a Gas Price App Saved Us Money

Caroline MurphyFebruary 25, 2013November 17, 2016

We headed to Key West for the weekend. It was fantastic. The 160 mile drive from Miami is probably one…

Win Tickets for South Beach Wine and Food Festival’s Fun and Fit Event!
Traveling

Win Tickets for South Beach Wine and Food Festival’s Fun and Fit Event!

Caroline MurphyFebruary 19, 2013November 17, 2016

What are you doing this Saturday? Want to go to the South Beach Wine & Food Festival Fun & Fit…

Living Products

Adorable Infographic of Smartphone Love!

Caroline MurphyFebruary 14, 2013November 17, 2016

VerizonWireless has captured the love shared and even devastated through our mobile devices. Did you know that according to their…

Baked Potato Bar for Dinner
Cooking

Baked Potato Bar for Dinner

Caroline MurphyFebruary 12, 2013March 9, 2017

Baked Potato Bar I love easy dinners. Who doesn’t? Add to that that, I love options. I love being able…

Billy Joel’s She’s Got A Way: Love Songs CD
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Billy Joel’s She’s Got A Way: Love Songs CD

Caroline MurphyFebruary 11, 2013April 30, 2014

I have a special connection to Billy Joel. I hear his songs and I feel at home. Growing up on…

We Did It! Our 1st Family 5K!
Living

We Did It! Our 1st Family 5K!

Caroline MurphyFebruary 10, 2013February 10, 2013

Yesterday morning the alarm clock went off at the same ridiculously early time it does Monday-Friday. But this time we…

Another Reason to Love Big Grips
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Another Reason to Love Big Grips

Caroline MurphyFebruary 8, 2013February 8, 2013

I was proivded with a Big Grips Frame and stand before our cruise in December. As you know from my…

We will Run Wild at Zoo Miami!
Living

We will Run Wild at Zoo Miami!

Caroline MurphyFebruary 8, 2013

On Saturday, February 9, we will get up as early as we do for school, put on our sneakers, grab…

Mobile Love, Just for Tom & I
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Mobile Love, Just for Tom & I

Caroline MurphyFebruary 7, 2013February 7, 2013

Open up my text messages and I have a few dozen text conversations going on. One of those is with…

Simple Kale Chips Recipe
Cooking Recipes

Simple Kale Chips Recipe

Caroline MurphyFebruary 7, 2013April 30, 2014

We have heard from every magazine article, online infographic, TV show and more that kale is awesomely good for you.…

3 Reasons to Eat Kale
Cooking

3 Reasons to Eat Kale

Caroline MurphyFebruary 6, 2013April 1, 2013

We’ve been eating kale for a number of years. We most often sauté it with a little EVOO and garlic,…

Front-Facing Phone Cameras: Windows 8X vs iPhone
Living

Front-Facing Phone Cameras: Windows 8X vs iPhone

Caroline MurphyJanuary 31, 2013November 17, 2016

I read that the HTC Windows 8X phone that I am trying out as a Verizon Wireless Ambassador had an…

Watch Every Super Bowl On Demand
Living

Watch Every Super Bowl On Demand

Caroline MurphyJanuary 31, 2013November 17, 2016

Just when you think you’ve seen enough football, Xfinity has even more to satisfy the football-obsessed or the Super Bowl commercial-loving…

Sofia Vergara’s SAG Look by COVERGIRL
Living

Sofia Vergara’s SAG Look by COVERGIRL

Caroline MurphyJanuary 28, 2013April 1, 2013

The SAG awards are done, but the pictures will leave us all with a lasting memory of the beauty of…

Teacher Appreciation Pinterest Craft
Living

Teacher Appreciation Pinterest Craft

Caroline MurphyJanuary 27, 2013January 28, 2013

I did it. I found a cute Pinterest craft and did it. Best all it came out pretty cute! This…

Windows 8X Apps for Emergencies
Living

Windows 8X Apps for Emergencies

Caroline MurphyJanuary 22, 2013November 17, 2016

It might happen. It might not. But a Smart Mama must always be prepared. I’ve browsed the extensive Windows Store…

Quick & Easy Soybean Oil Recipes
Cooking Recipes

Quick & Easy Soybean Oil Recipes

Caroline MurphyJanuary 17, 2013February 13, 2017

Finding Soybean Oil You won’t believe where I found soybean oil! In my own kitchen? Yes, I spent a good…

Participate in Coca-Cola’s Pay It Forward Campaign
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Participate in Coca-Cola’s Pay It Forward Campaign

Caroline MurphyJanuary 15, 2013

Yesterday, I shared how somebody unexpectedly decided to pay it forward to me while I was contemplating paying it forward to someone else. It…

True Story: My Pay It Forward Experience
Living

True Story: My Pay It Forward Experience

Caroline MurphyJanuary 14, 2013August 21, 2014

My Pay It Forward Experience A week before Christmas I pulled up to the drive thru at Starbucks. The horrific…

5 Ways a Mom Uses a Gallon Size Plastic Bag
Living

5 Ways a Mom Uses a Gallon Size Plastic Bag

Caroline MurphyJanuary 13, 2013

According to Wikipedia, the zipper storage bag was patented by Robert W. Vergobbi on May 18, 1954. I think a…

Chef Todd English Teaches Through Macy’s Culinary Council
Cooking

Chef Todd English Teaches Through Macy’s Culinary Council

Caroline MurphyJanuary 11, 2013December 3, 2014

Chef Todd English is sharing his secrets as part of the Macy’s Culinary Council. Chef recently demonstrated his pizza making…

How to Make Chicken Taco Tortilla Soup
Cooking Recipes

How to Make Chicken Taco Tortilla Soup

Caroline MurphyJanuary 8, 2013March 3, 2013

Make Chicken Taco Tortilla Soup during National Soup Month! It’s delicious and simple! A warm bowl of soup – just…

Room Service When Cruising with Kids
Traveling

Room Service When Cruising with Kids

Caroline MurphyJanuary 7, 2013April 19, 2017

Cruising with Kids Tip: Order room service breakfast to arrive just as the kids are waking up. It’s free &…

Children’s Place Styles for Cruising and New Year
Living Traveling

Children’s Place Styles for Cruising and New Year

Caroline MurphyJanuary 4, 2013

Headed to The Children’s Place just before the cruise and stocked up on classic, stylish and affordable pieces! Isabella’s Girl Power…

Second Child & The Bump On The Head
Living

Second Child & The Bump On The Head

Caroline MurphyJanuary 3, 2013

Yep, the second child is walking around tonight with a big ole bump on her head. It’s a bit nasty…

DIY Memory Box, A Simple Tradition for Families
Living

DIY Memory Box, A Simple Tradition for Families

Caroline MurphyJanuary 2, 2013

I previously shared how to make a Memory Box. It was a resolution of mine in 2012. I stuck to it,…

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