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Hey Mom, I Miss You!

May 13th, 2012 at 05:05 am
Tweet Dear Mom, For several years after you passed away I hated Mother’s Day. I know I should not, but every time I saw people go on about Mother’s Day it bothered...

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What My Blogging Friends Want This Mother’s Day!

May 12th, 2012 at 07:05 pm
Tweet Two years ago I did a What Mom Bloggers want for Mother’s Day  post and it was so fun to not only write but to read it, I decided to do it again this year. Stacie...

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Hey Kiddo, Meet Archie!

May 16th, 2012 at 08:05 am
Tweet Did you comics as a kid? I did and though my teacher raised her eyebrows at me considering the shortened words and peppered slang not good reading material, they were...

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Stop The Online Hate. Just Stop It!

March 15th, 2012 at 03:03 am
Tweet It is 5:30am and I should be sleeping, especially since we have been dealing with the a bug from hell in this home that captured my entire family with fevers. Mama...

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    Hey Kiddo, Meet Archie!
    Tweet Did you comics as a kid? I did and though my teacher raised her eyebrows at me considering the shortened words and peppered slang not good reading material, they were the sprinkles to my ice-cream. I was a last-minute study kind of girl, and I still thrive on deadlines,...
    by at May 16th, 2012 at 08:05 am
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    Kidz Bop Ultimate Hits!
    Tweet For a long time I have been extra careful about exposure to the music pumped out today. If you scrutinize the lyrics you could forgive this mama for that. Of course deciphering the lyrics itself is a mighty task on its own and was a reason I considered to just let...
    by at May 15th, 2012 at 08:05 am
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    Stocked on Summer dresses yet?
    Tweet I have bare minimum staples that I rely on, especially in winter. Jeans seems to be the order of the day and if you find one that fits you perfectly, it is worth its weight in gold. But nothing screams summer like a summer dress. Now since I grew up in South Africa...
    by at May 14th, 2012 at 09:05 am
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    Hey Mom, I Miss You!
    Tweet Dear Mom, For several years after you passed away I hated Mother’s Day. I know I should not, but every time I saw people go on about Mother’s Day it bothered me and reminded me that I did not have a mom (or a dad for that matter). I would not cry, to...
    by at May 13th, 2012 at 05:05 am
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    What My Blogging Friends Want This Mother’s Day!
    Tweet Two years ago I did a What Mom Bloggers want for Mother’s Day  post and it was so fun to not only write but to read it, I decided to do it again this year. Stacie (Divine Miss Mommy) Grey Goose Vodka,  something to give me fresh orange juice (where I would...
    by at May 12th, 2012 at 07:05 pm
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    Archery Lessons From An Olympic hopeful? Why yes, I did!
    Tweet Seriously I did! There is so much to talk about my trip to Chula Vista that I have done what most overwhelmed and excited people do: Nothing! Not knowing where to start and where to end and wondering whether these posts could even begin to capture my emotions and...
    by at May 12th, 2012 at 05:05 am
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    It Is Mango Season, Are You Ready?
    Tweet That sounded way better than “It is bikini season” right? Of course eating a mango has got to be one of the least stressful activities one can do this summer. I grew up eating mangos, I mean tons and tons of mangos (no exaggeration) at all. I had them...
    by at May 11th, 2012 at 07:05 pm
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    Win A Gift Basket And Gift Card From Stop & Shop
    Tweet Yeah, I kinda just realized that I have not had any contest for my fellow moms for Mother’s Day and I have been traveling crazily. I honestly am struggling so much with keeping up I toyed with getting an intern, but you kinda need to pay them so that idea fell...
    by at May 9th, 2012 at 06:05 pm
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    Tweet To Win A Prize For Mom From Verizon!
    Tweet Moms rock! I don’t care if you think that is biased or not! Whatever, they do. I love my husband to bits but mama is mama to the kids (and he is one heck of a dad to his girls too). So I wallow in the whole it is my day kind of thing. Some people have birthdays,...
    by at May 9th, 2012 at 06:05 pm
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    Tide Pods! Have You Tried Them Yet?
    Tweet You know how people are like obsessed with brands for laundry, well not me – well at least not the old me. I remember just trying whatever was on sale or scent I liked. When I did eventually try Tide, I fell in love. Not one to acknowledge totally I just used...
    by at May 8th, 2012 at 07:05 pm
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    A Mother’s Day Gift From Rosie’s Place That Has Heart And Offers Hope!
    Tweet I am probably the least likely to go gaga over jewelry. In fact I am seriously the girl who would live in jeans and wear no jewelry on an average day. But, yet I do own some fabulous jewelry and I tend to wear those I love because of some sentimental reason. Like...
    by at May 4th, 2012 at 07:05 pm
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    The “Ask A Local” App From Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism
    Tweet I have lived in Massachusetts for around 12 years and have to admit that I still am surprised to find something new if I just took a different route than I normally take. I guess there are several hidden treasures to be discovered and though I like surprises I am...
    by at April 24th, 2012 at 07:04 am
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    Curious George At The Zoo App (Free – Limited Time)
    Tweet I have said it time and time again, I love that crazy monkey and if you have been reading this blog you would know that by now. I find that George is closer to being like a kid than several of the kids in the kid shows on tv. Anyway, this is just a quickie post to...
    by at April 23rd, 2012 at 07:04 pm
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    Book People Unite Campaign By Reading Is Fundamental!
    Tweet There’s this new campaign making the rounds from Reading Is Fundamental called “Book people unite”. Now I don’t care if that is making public my geeky side but I wear that badge with pride. I have always loved reading, it has been my escapism from times while...
    by at April 23rd, 2012 at 09:04 am
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    Do The DAHlicious Yogurt Survey And Enter To Win $50 Whole Foods Gift Card!
    Tweet If you know me, you know we are a family of yogurts. Even my kid with sensory issues who dislikes the sensation of it and the messy nature understands the importance of yogurt in the diet and has compromised with having the drinkable one with a straw or the frozen...
    by at April 23rd, 2012 at 08:04 am
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    I’m Not Yet Done Growing Up…
    Tweet No seriously, I’m not done growing up! That might sound a little silly to you if you knew I was turning 40 this fall (yes, this girl is not ashamed to say it – I own it in fact). I remember being told I should be a doctor by my dad when I was still around...
    by at April 17th, 2012 at 07:04 pm
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    Peppa Pig, The Sweet Kid Show That Delivers Squeals Of Laughter!
    Tweet When I was asked if I would take a look at the new DVD Peppa Pig, along with some licensed toys, I already was familiar with the show. True, I had not watched it on tv (yet), but I am a huge fan of Kidtoons movies and I was pining after the Peppa Pig movie since...
    by at April 12th, 2012 at 06:04 pm
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    My 1000th Post!
    Tweet I cannot believe this is my 1000th. No, seriously! I would never have believed that if my WordPress dashboard did not say so but this has made me take a step back and realize that 4 years ago I started on just journaling to not get crazy transitioning from being...
    by at April 12th, 2012 at 08:04 am
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    Rice Krispies Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats! (Giveaway)
    Tweet Photo credit: Kelloggs CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Joanne Major! You know the issue I have with so many recipes that look cute, almost ornament like, is that they are normally not edible. I hate waste and it is why I find it hard to make those gingerbread houses...
    by at April 5th, 2012 at 09:04 pm
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    L.L.Bean Outdoor Discovery Day (Win $100 L.L.Bean Gift Card)
    Tweet photo credit L.L. Bean CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Lynn R. When you think L.L. Bean, you think outdoors. In fact you barely open the main doors, where the handles are in the shape of oars, and you are greeted by kayaks. We know that if we are looking for quality...
    by at April 4th, 2012 at 09:04 pm
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    Easter Treats At Trader Joe’s Supermarket!
    Tweet While  Easter is not really a religious holiday for me, it is a time I have grown up celebrating. It was the only time we would get marshmallow eggs, and hot cross buns (not those ones with frosting they have here – which reminds me I should make some). We...
    by at April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
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    Blending Wines In Napa!
    Tweet For making wine, I have always had this romantic notion of grape stomping, a view obviously ingrained in my mind by the countless of movies I have watched. Blending wines, though, was something that never crossed my mind that it happens so I was pretty intrigued...
    by at April 3rd, 2012 at 11:04 am
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    Movies On The Little Screen!
    Tweet Several wonderful movies are releasing on DVDs soon and you may want to keep an eye out for them. I wanted to give a shout-out of a few that I particularly loved. Alvin and the Chipmunks We never saw the 1st movie but I have known about Alvin and The Chipmunks growing...
    by at April 2nd, 2012 at 11:04 am
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    Postcards From Buster: New Adventures in India (VIDEO)
    Tweet I honestly feel very fortunate to live not too far away from PBS station office and being a natural fan I seriously could visit everyday. There is something about being there that makes the geek in me feel proud that Boston is home to such a wonderful treasure. This...
    by at March 29th, 2012 at 11:03 am
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    The Day I Trended In Boston!
    Tweet Blogging in Boston has been a lonely gig for a long time and I have always been a trite (understatement of the year) jealous of my New York buddies. The community of bloggers seemed scattered and sparse and brands did not seem to know we existed. Which is why when...
    by at March 28th, 2012 at 09:03 am
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    Pairing Wines In Napa!
    Tweet I cannot look at a bottle of wine without thinking about Napa. I seriously can’t! Better yet, I enjoy my bottle of wine so much more now that I have been to Napa. Did I say “bottle”? I meant glass of wine, but truth be told I am somehow drinking...
    by at March 26th, 2012 at 11:03 am
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    The Fresh Diet Review: A Week Later!
    Tweet Hands down, this was one of the best things I have reviewed, well except for Atlantis Resort, or my Carnival Cruise, but you get what I mean. A week later I am even more impressed that I was when I started. If you read my post earlier on The Fresh Diet you would...
    by at March 23rd, 2012 at 11:03 am
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    Dr. Oetker’s Ristorante Pizza (Giveaway)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Raine! If there is one meal that everyone loves it has got to be a pizza. Whether it is the smell of the dough baking, or cheese  bubbling or the oodles of topping variations – there is a pizza for everyone. True, my kids love...
    by at March 23rd, 2012 at 10:03 am
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    5 Fab Finds At Trader Joe’s Supermarket!
    Tweet I love Trader Joe’s almost as much as I love Whole Foods. I love that I always discover something there or find old favorites. Flowers at $1.49 just can't compare! I love that my kids get to have fresh croissants and I don't make the dough If they're...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 08:03 pm
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    An Easter Cruise?
    Tweet I know what you’re thinking when I say “cruise”, because that is what I normally am thinking too. Only this time I am going to do a mini getaway that I don’t have to pack for. That alone sounds heaven to me – these days I practically...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 07:03 pm
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    Pepsi Next: A First Taste (Review)!
    Tweet I just had a little package delivered to my door which surprised me. A 6 pack of Pepsi Next arrived packed cold at my door and I was not expecting any such package (I was not asked to review it and there was no note in it). It is supposed to have 1/2 the sugar of...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 06:03 pm
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    My Chicken Change-up VIDEO with Tim Love! #RealFoodies
    Tweet Last week I got to head to NYC to meet with chef Tim Love and also make a video for the Hellman’s chicken challenge.  From my last “acting” stint (I danced with Mr Popper’s Penguins) I knew acting was not for me but I said yes, since there...
    by at March 22nd, 2012 at 11:03 am
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    Disney Store’s 25th Anniversary! (Giveaway)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Jessica! Disney Store celebrates its 25th anniversary on March 28th 2012 and I was surprised to see a wonderful selection of some of their products at my front door. They just ooze tradition and quality is what you would expect from...
    by at March 20th, 2012 at 06:03 pm
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    Meeting Lily Collins, Discussing Eye-brows, Dancing And The Movie Mirror Mirror!
    Tweet I will admit that I am not always in the know when it comes to actor’s names (especially newer ones) so I did not know Lily Collins, or so I thought. Upon resigning myself to just interviewing an actress from the movie Mirror Mirror, I found out that she acted...
    by at March 20th, 2012 at 12:03 pm
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    Favorite Healthy And Yummy Snacks!
    Tweet From time to time I come across products that need a shout-out. Whether they have been brought to my attention by a pitch I received or something that caught my eye, they each have worked in some way for me. These are the latest that I am trying, and loving. Barilla...
    by at March 19th, 2012 at 05:03 pm
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