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Got Tape! Now What?
Living Products

Got Tape! Now What?

Caroline MurphyJuly 29, 2013November 17, 2016

I’m thrilled to be participating in the #ScotchExpressions campaign as I get to experience and promote their decorative Scotch Expression…

5 Back to School Items for Kids in Uniforms
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5 Back to School Items for Kids in Uniforms

Caroline MurphyJuly 28, 2013November 17, 2016

Yes, many of our children are dressing in a plaid skort, collared shirt and school issued socks. But, back to…

How to Make a Barbie Photo Booth for a Barbie Party
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How to Make a Barbie Photo Booth for a Barbie Party

Caroline MurphyJuly 26, 2013July 24, 2023

A photo booth for a birthday party is always a hit, even for a Barbie party! It’s time to make…

I’m a Cheater, In How I Put My Toddler to Sleep
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I’m a Cheater, In How I Put My Toddler to Sleep

Caroline MurphyJuly 24, 2013November 17, 2016

Bed time for kids isn’t always so easy and now I’m cheating on getting it done. We’re in that fighting…

Win at the Gain & La Voz Kids Twitter Party!
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Win at the Gain & La Voz Kids Twitter Party!

Caroline MurphyJuly 17, 2013November 17, 2016

Still looking to win a year supply of Gain? There is another great opportunity that I have been invited to…

SPONSORED: Pampers Love, Sleep & Play
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SPONSORED: Pampers Love, Sleep & Play

Caroline MurphyJuly 16, 2013November 17, 2016

I remember this moment. I remember Big Sister Isabella grinning as I placed Baby Sister Cecilia and her dolly adjacent…

I Got Hot, Now You Get Hot! 5-Class Giveaway!
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I Got Hot, Now You Get Hot! 5-Class Giveaway!

Caroline MurphyJuly 15, 2013

I did it. I took a Barkan Method Hot Yoga class and survived and want to go back. It was…

Hot Yoga at Barkan Method, Yes I Did It!
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Hot Yoga at Barkan Method, Yes I Did It!

Caroline MurphyJuly 12, 2013July 12, 2013

I completed a Hot Yoga class at Barkan Method in Ft. Lauderdale and it kicked my sweaty butt, big time.…

Getting Adventurous with My Exercise
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Getting Adventurous with My Exercise

Caroline MurphyJune 25, 2013November 17, 2016

We were recently in Key West for a week long family vacation. It was wonderful. I packed many of the…

How to Use Beans in Home Decor
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How to Use Beans in Home Decor

Caroline MurphyJune 17, 2013January 5, 2019

You’ve learned how to make lentils, the delicious power food for families. But, have you ever considered how you can…

Organized Travel Planning
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Organized Travel Planning

Caroline MurphyJune 12, 2013February 18, 2017

Planning a vacation can be overwhelming. There is so much to do. There is so much to remember. There are…

Best Scents in My Clothes. I’m Becoming Obsessed!
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Best Scents in My Clothes. I’m Becoming Obsessed!

Caroline MurphyJune 8, 2013November 17, 2016

Some of the best scents out there are found right in my clean clothes. It’s sort of weird, I guess.…

Guides to Help Buying on EBAY
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Guides to Help Buying on EBAY

Caroline MurphyJune 7, 2013

Buying on EBAY is still a regular activity in this house. My partnership with EBAY has continued, but a bit…

PVC Pipe Towel Rack DIY Project OR Purchase
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PVC Pipe Towel Rack DIY Project OR Purchase

Caroline MurphyJune 5, 2013July 28, 2023

In need of a towel rack to dry and store pool towels. How about a DIY Towel Rack made of…

Pool Towel Shelves, Necessary?
Living

Pool Towel Shelves, Necessary?

Caroline MurphyJune 2, 2013August 13, 2013

I’m in that mood. You know when you just want to get something. Not clothing. I’m feeling the need of…

Living

Our Favorite Saturday Nights

Caroline MurphyJune 1, 2013

I remember the days thinking that I would or could never stay home on a Saturday night. Yep, that has…

What’s in a Shaklee180 Turnaround Kit?
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What’s in a Shaklee180 Turnaround Kit?

Caroline MurphyMay 29, 2013November 17, 2016

Have you wondered what arrives in that very heavy box each month? As a Shaklee180 Blogger I receive a Turnaround…

Obsessed with the Blackberry Z10 Instant Camera
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Obsessed with the Blackberry Z10 Instant Camera

Caroline MurphyMay 28, 2013November 17, 2016

I take dozens of photos a day. The Blackberry Z10 has an instant camera, a camera that you can access…

My Honest Confessional as I Get Back on Track
Living

My Honest Confessional as I Get Back on Track

Caroline MurphyMay 27, 2013November 17, 2016

I’m a Shaklee180 blogger who is finishing up my 3rd month and I’m going to be honest. These last two weeks…

NEW DATE! Ask Questions & Win Prizes at the Neutrogena Skin Care Chat
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NEW DATE! Ask Questions & Win Prizes at the Neutrogena Skin Care Chat

Caroline MurphyMay 21, 2013November 17, 2016

  Whether you live in the Sunshine State or are finally enjoying the warm sun on your face up North,…

How Office Depot REAL Change is Helping Schools
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How Office Depot REAL Change is Helping Schools

Caroline MurphyMay 16, 2013November 17, 2016

We all know that it takes a village. This week I provided tools to help the village teach the child.…

Shaklee Get Clean Review & Giveaway!
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Shaklee Get Clean Review & Giveaway!

Caroline MurphyMay 12, 2013November 17, 2016

Cleaning green is important, particularly when cleaning for the little ones. The Shaklee Get Clean Germ Off Disinfecting Wipes are…

A Mother’s Influence
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A Mother’s Influence

Caroline MurphyMay 10, 2013November 17, 2016

How has your mother influenced you? For good or for bad, our mothers have a tremendous impact on our character…

3 Kid Friendly Breakfast Ideas
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3 Kid Friendly Breakfast Ideas

Caroline MurphyMay 7, 2013November 17, 2016

We wake up way too early in this house. My alarm goes off at 6:09, 6:16 and 6:31. If that…

Vlog: How I Ate Healthy & Handled Stress
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Vlog: How I Ate Healthy & Handled Stress

Caroline MurphyMay 6, 2013November 17, 2016

I’ve shared how the month of April was the pits. Even throughout the horrific month, I managed to not succumb…

My Healthy Habits Under Stress
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My Healthy Habits Under Stress

Caroline MurphyMay 6, 2013November 17, 2016

April 2013 is going down in the history books as the worst month ever. As a Shaklee180 Blogger, I have…

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