Wordless Wednesday: Haircutting + YouTube = Disaster

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Luckily I have a neighbor who could fix it

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1 Giveaway Ending TONIGHT May 8th & 9 More to Enter!

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(Click on the Image to Enter Giveaway that ENDS TONIGHT! “The Big Wedding” Movie Prize Pack (Includes $25 GC Ends 5/8) Bellabe Facial Hair Remover (Ends 5/10) Berenstain Bears DVD Collection (Ends 5/10) Helzberg Diamond Pendant (Ends 5/10) Warner Bros Movie (Ends 5/13) Olive Garden $20 GC (Ends 5/15) Stickers (Ends 5/15) Creamette Noodles Prize [...]

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DVD Review: “Team Umizoomi: Animal Heroes” (& Giveaway Ends 5/22)

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Disclosure: I was sent this DVD to review in exchange for my honest opinion. Team Umizoomi: Animal Heroes Released: May 14, 2013 Studio:  Nickelodeon Running Time:  91 minutes Team up with Team Umizoomi on four fantastic animal missions! Help Milli, Geo, and Bot get Purple Monkey to his new Monkey Jungle home at the zoo, rescue [...]

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Is Android Really Beating iOS? {Inforgraphic}

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Is Android Really Beating iOS? infographic  

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Recipe: Fiesta Taco Casserole

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Print Fiesta Taco Casserole Ingredients1 lb ground beef 1 can (15 to 16 oz) spicy chili beans in sauce, undrained 1 can diced tomatoes, drained (or you could use chunky salsa) 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese (4 oz) 1/2 onion, diced Optional: Lettuce Tomatoes Green Onions Quesadillas (tortillas and cheese) or Tortilla ChipsInstructionsHeat oven to [...]

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Recipe: Roasted Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes

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Print Roasted Brown Sugar Sweet Potatoes Ingredients1/4 cup vegetable oil 2-3 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into cubes 1 cup brown sugar 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons butter Dash of salt and pepper depending on tasteInstructionsPreheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Pour the oil into a 9×13 inch baking dish, and place [...]

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Don’t Miss National Learn to Swim Day on May 18th!

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SwimWays started National Learn to Swim Day last year with the goal of educating families about the importance and benefits of learning to swim before Memorial Day Weekend.  SwimWays encourages families around the country to participate in National Learn to Swim Day by signing your children up for swimming lessons, hosting a National Learn to Swim [...]

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5 Key Pieces of Literature Every Child Should be Exposed To

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Disclosure: This article was contributed by York Notes; leading suppliers in English literature study materials. I love to read and I am trying my hardest to get my kids to enjoy reading.  My boys are 4 and 6 years old and they hate to read themselves but love being reading to, right now I will take what [...]

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1 Giveaway Ending TONIGHT May 6th & 9 More to Enter!

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(Click on the Image to Enter Giveaway that ENDS TONIGHT! Stridex Conditioning Acne Scrub (Ends 5/6) “The Big Wedding” Movie Prize Pack (Includes $25 GC Ends 5/8) Bellabe Facial Hair Remover (Ends 5/10) Berenstain Bears DVD Collection (Ends 5/10) Helzberg Diamond Pendant (Ends 5/10) Warner Bros Movie (Ends 5/13) Olive Garden $20 GC (Ends 5/15) [...]

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Recipe: Garlic Shrimp and Noodles

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Garlic Shrimp and Noodles Print Garlic Shrimp and Noodles IngredientsIngredients: 1 pkg cooked Creamette Egg Noodles 2 tbsp olive oil 3 tsp garlic, minced 1-1/2 lbs small shrimp, cleaned 1 cup green onion, chopped 1 tbs parsley, chopped For the dressing: 1/2 cup of olive oil 1 tsp of garlic lemon juice from 1 lemon [...]

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Winners Thru May 4th 2013!

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First, Thank you so much for everyone that entered and I wish I could have everyone be a winner! (You can now check the actual giveaway posts for the Rafflecopter Winner Announcements) ————————————————————————————————- Chick-fil-A Leadercast Prize Pack Winner: Congrats to:  Savannah Miller DVD “Barney: Barney Loves You” Winner: Congrats to:  Tony L Smoaks Star Wars Angry Birds [...]

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Mohawk SmartStrand Carpet & Long Grove Chocolate Festival! #licensetospill #cbias

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Disclosure:  I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias® and Mohawk Flooring #cbias #SocialFabric #licensetospill This weekend I had the chance to attend the Long Grove Chocolate Festival with my 4 year old, Gavin. I was [...]

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Warner Bros Mother’s Day Movie Night #BestofWB

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Disclosure: I did not receive anything for this post but wanted to share with my readers. Celebrate Sunday, May 12th in the best way possible by spending quality time with your family and watch one of YOUR favorite classic films! Watching a classic flick together tells the story of a different time and place, and [...]

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Happy Star Wars Day With Stride Rite – Save 25% off Star Wars Shoes!

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Happy Star Wars™ Day! Stride Rite is ready to celebrate – from May 3rd to May 5th, all Star Wars™ shoes will be 25% off in store and online. In addition, any Jedi-in-training who tries on a pair of Star Wars™ shoes will receive a Star Wars™ themed scratch game card to enter to win a grand [...]

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IRON MAN 3 in Theatres Now!

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Marvel’s “Iron Man 3” pits brash-but-brilliant industrialist Tony Stark/Iron Man against an enemy whose reach knows no bounds. When Stark finds his personal world destroyed at his enemy’s hands, he embarks on a harrowing quest to find those responsible. This journey, at every turn, will test his mettle. With his back against the wall, Stark [...]

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A Good Teacher Can Really Make a Difference #teacherschangelives #cgc

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Aside from family, I feel the next highest influencers for kids are teachers.  From preschool through college, a good teacher can really make a difference from a child enjoying school to hating it.  As a mother of two boys with special needs, I heavily rely on my son’s teachers to work with them and start [...]

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The Best and Worst Times to Post on Social Networks {Infographic}

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I have always been curious about when to post on the different social media networks I use, here is a great Infographic I found! I printed it so I have it handy! Courtesy of: Social Caffeine

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