Literary Inspiration and a Little Surprise from SONY

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When I was growing up, there was one book that always stood out to me; The Lion, The Witch , and The Wardrobe. Isn’t it funny what stays with you? I mean, of all books I’ve read, THAT one has stayed with me. It’s the magical wonder and wild imagination thing I suppose. I remember… [Continue Reading]

Gobble Yourself up a $50 off $100 Old Navy Coupon by Rockin' Out!

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I was so excited that Old Navy wanted me to host this week’s coupon giveaway because I know how many of you LOVE Old Navy! On Thanksgiving Thursday, families can play in a live game of RockBand and receive a chance to win a $200 Old Navy shopping spree. Customize your very own $10 off… [Continue Reading]

Family Time and 30 Minute Pizzas (psst, giveaway too)

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Pizza is like the best ever food invention. You can eat it cold, hot, with meats, vegetables, and even as a dessert.  When I was asked if I wanted to try the new Fleischmann’s Pizza Crust Yeast,  I was like heck yeah! Any excuse to make pizza!  We were supposed to have family night but… [Continue Reading]

Kitchenaid Stand Mixer, Products, and Giveaway

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The Kitchenaid Stand Mixer is my most favorite small appliance in my kitchen.  It’s been with me a long time and just recently got me through 6 batches of fried pie dough…all within minutes!  Anyone who spends a lot of time in the kitchen needs one. While the stand mixer seems to be what Kitchenaid… [Continue Reading]

Edited! A Day Made Better for a Teacher YOU Love! (Giveaway)

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THIS IS EDITED to add a change in the entry requirement, making it easier for you to nominate! READ below because you can now COMMENT to nominate a teacher! I am proud to announce that I am an MaxMom and get to participate in this fantastic campaign!  Having two sister-in-laws that are teachers, I’m very… [Continue Reading]

Back to School: $150 Value Inside this Lunchbox!

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I don’t know about you but packing a lunch always seems t be a nightmare for me. Trying to be creative day after day can be quite exhausting and well, I’m lazy sometimes so I welcome the Lunchbox Builder.  Smuckers, Motts, and Pepperidge Farms have brought to you this fun resource where you can design… [Continue Reading]

Back to School: After School Snacks, 20 Minute Meals and $500

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When the kids go back to school, I tend to stock my freezer full of ready made products.  You know, the ones that take minutes to cook or heat up?  I do this because A) The kids are usually starving right after school and supper isn’t ready until 6 and B) back to school usually… [Continue Reading]

McDonald’s Happy Meal 30th Birthday

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I don’t know anyone who hasn’t had a Happy Meal at least once in their life and I can remember how much I looked forward to seeing what toy would be in there and eating those cookies after finishing my meal!  As a busy mom, McDonald’s has saved me many times when my little guys… [Continue Reading]

Creamy Chicken Pot Pie

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I’ve made DiGornio Pizza with BLT Topping, South of the Border Chicken and Pasta Skillet, and today I bring you Creamy Chicken Pot Pie.    This was an easy meal and was wondering how all the kiddos would react since the mixed vegetables but they LOVED it. In fact, my husband who wasn’t hungry at… [Continue Reading]

Disney Family.com Makes Traveling More Fun for Kiddos!

Disney Family.com is offering an “On the Road With Family.com” kit to one lucky reader! The kit promises to keep children comfortably entertained during car or plane trips this summer and will put an end to the dreaded “Are we there yet?” questions while allowing families to share their favorite family vacation destinations. The travel… [Continue Reading]

The Cheesecake Factory and Tips

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Have you been there? Have you devoured one of their cheesecakes?  Sadly, I have not but I really want to and I know you’re gonna laugh but I had no idea that served other food as well.  Hey, that’s the sheltered life of a country gal! They have locations everywhere and even a couple down… [Continue Reading]

My Favorite Way to Communicate & Save Money

If you’re not using Skype, you’re missing out. It’s how I make all my long distance calls for under $3 bucks a month.  It’s how I chat with all my girlfriends, advertisers, and family.  Yep, you read that right.  $2.95 is all I pay a month for unlimited long distance service to the US and… [Continue Reading]

Window Washing Time!

I HATE dirty windows and we have a lot of them.The Windex All-In-One Window Cleaning Kit was presented to me and it looks like it will work well!! I’m trying it in a week and I’ll report back.  I’ll be sure to take before and afters for ya! Windex’s new All-In-One outdoor window cleaning kit… [Continue Reading]