Sleepocalypse? I’m Taking the #BetterSleep Challenge

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This post has been sponsored by the Better Sleep Council, in the form of a new bed (yay!). No monetary compensation has been received and, as always, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Did you know that May is Better Sleep Month? Now, that is a holiday I can truly embrace. When was the [...]

The Body Electric – Book Review

Body Electric

Note: I received an early copy of The Body Electric by Allie Duzett for review, which is officially released today (May 14, 2013). No compensation was received and all opinions expressed are my own. When I first moved into this area, I met a mother with older kids that I admired. As a young mother [...]

The New Nintendo Wii U – Fun for All Ages at Our #WiiU Party

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I am a #NintendoEnthused Nintendo brand ambassador and received a Wii U console, games, and everything needed to throw a great Wii U party. No other compensation was received, but affiliate links are used within this post. All thoughts and photos are my own.   I am not typically a party-thrower. I love attending parties [...]

Iron Man 3 Movie Review #IronMan3

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Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’ve probably heard that Iron Man 3 comes to theaters this week (May 3, 2013)! Much to the rest of my family’s disappointment, I headed to an early Iron Man 3 screening last night…alone. I was anticipating enjoying the movie last night, having seen Iron Man 1 and [...]

Birthday Party #PSF Give Me Your Best Shot

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Reese turned 10 last month. We had to wait for a few weeks after her birthday to have her party, but it was worth the wait. Reese is at such a funny age – that in-between stage where she stops being a little girl and starts becoming a young woman. It’s kind of driving me [...]

Disneynature’s Wings of Life Review

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Last night, AJ, Reese and I sat down for an uninterrupted hour and a half. I didn’t do laundry. I didn’t blog. We watched bees and birds and bats. There were a lot of oohs and ewws and WOs! And there was a ton of learning. Just in time for Earth Day 2013, Disneynature has [...]

Hidden Talents and a Giant Surprise

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I’d like to say that I’m a woman of many (hidden) talents. Not quite. I’ve always considered myself good at many things and great at only a few. I’m just an ordinary, relatively unexciting girl with few surprises up my sleeve. Maybe that’s why I was attracted to my husband. CandyMan is an extreme – [...]

Pleased with my Reflection…My Experience With Juvederm

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I think everyone has that one spot on their body that they would love to change if they had a chance. Mine is my nose. I always cringed when I catch a glimpse my profile. Logically I know that it isn’t that bad…but emotionally, that bump on my nose bothers me. For others, it may [...]

3 Must-Have Games for the Nintendo DS and 3DS

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Thank you to Ubisoft for sponsoring this post. Please click here to learn more about Ubisoft. I was selected for this opportunity as a member of Clever Girls Collective. #UbiChamps Do you have a Nintendo 3DS or DS fan in your family? If your kids are anything like mine (especially my boys) they would be [...]

Global Resort Homes – The Perfect Vacation Spot

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Early in our marriage, my husband and I discovered that we had very different vacation expectations. Luckily, after almost 18 years together we’ve been able to adjust, compromise, and enjoy vacations together, but it wasn’t easy. When he’s on vacation, CandyMan likes to be busy all the time (that’s how he is at home, too). [...]