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    You Are What You (Re)Tweet!
    Tweet Why you (re)tweet? Sometimes you do it because your buddy tweeted it. Sometimes it is just to make the other tweeter happy. Sometimes it is to keep your tweet-stream (seem) populated. Sometimes you are bored and have nothing to say of your own. Sometimes you hope...
    by at November 17th, 2011 at 11:11 am
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    Read And Romp In Boston!
    Tweet I hardly enter contests but when I saw a contest for Read And Romp I actually entered over at Stowed Stuff. Being a blogger I guess I could have just worked with the company but I figured that would mean having to write about it (as much as I love writing, when you...
    by at November 16th, 2011 at 10:11 am
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    Wine Completes A Get-Together! (Win Some Too!)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Emily! You know how that perfect moment as a huge party dwindles with the last few stragglers and it is those that remain are normally the closest of friends. They will help you clean up, get into more comforting clothes and curl...
    by at November 15th, 2011 at 08:11 pm
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    Mom Incorporated!
    Tweet When my friend Danielle Smith asked if I wanted to host their Boston book tour, of their book Mom Incorporated,  I thought she was kidding. Of course I wanted to be a part of their wonderful launch. After securing the perfect location, The Melting Pot in Bedford,...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 06:11 pm
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    Being The Best Parent Starts With Being The Best You! #aMillionMoms
    Tweet So as part of the Million Mom’s Challenge campaign it was asked to share parenting advice, and while there are “parenting experts”, I don’t believe there is such a thing. Instead I think a lot has to do with trusting your gut, common sense...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    The Family Storybook Treasury (Includes Curious George, Martha Speaks And More)
    Tweet Since both my girls are avid readers we find our shelves populated mainly with chapter books for the 6 year old. As for the 4 year old she is finally ready to ditch those (ghastly) princess books and, inspired by her sister, read early readers. Of course she is impatient...
    by at November 14th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    Jake And The Neverland Pirates Holiday Episode!
    Tweet Jake And The Never Land pirates was somewhat of a welcome show for my kids. While I can, I still try to make sure the shows they watch are still kid-friendly so it was really nice to have something non-princessy to hold their attention. I remember being at Disneyworld...
    by at November 13th, 2011 at 09:11 pm
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    Beethoven’s Christmas Adventure On DVD! (Giveaway)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Janet! Dogs are a man’s best friend, or rather everyone’ best friend. I have very fond memories of my dog, whose name was Brownie (no prizes for guessing his color). His mom was our dog too so needless to say we had him...
    by at November 13th, 2011 at 08:11 pm
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    Be Ahead This Holiday, Use An Address Stamper!
    Tweet I thought about doing holiday cards but with my timing for everything it may end up after the holidays. Plus I realized that I wanted to feature something a little different still with keeping holiday cards in mind.  No doubt about it several families will be already...
    by at November 13th, 2011 at 08:11 pm
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    Slim-Fast’s New Ready On-The-Go Bottle! Win $25 Sephora Giftcards (5 Winners)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Monique, Charlene,Debra, Jessica, Jenn I tend to steer away from writing about things that make huge claims about changing your life be it cosmetics (I ain’t no guinea pig), devices or drugs. When Slim-Fast approached me to...
    by at November 11th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
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    The Warmest Coat Of Them All!
    Tweet I live in New England so the chance of getting snow each year is, I don’t know, 100%  If you assumed that winter wear is actually a huge part of our clothing collection you would be correct In fact it would be safe to say that winter wear is actually one of the...
    by at November 10th, 2011 at 09:11 pm
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    Disney On Ice: Treasure Trove Tickets For $11.11 Only On 11/11/11 At TDGarden #Boston
    Tweet Disney On Ice is a tradition here, especially on the holidays. So when I heard of a super special offer for my readers I wiggled some room in my crazy schedule to fit in this post. Well, I had to – since this special is only available tomorrow. I don’t...
    by at November 10th, 2011 at 02:11 pm
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    Special Screening Of Muppets Sunday November 13th (Free!) #Boston
    Tweet While everyone is going crazy in anticipation about The Muppets (it cannot be just me) I got a scoop today and could not wait to share with you. A little something about the movie: When Walter, the world’s biggest Muppet fan, and friends Gary (Jason Segel)...
    by at November 10th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    Reading Is Fundamental Celebrates 45 Years!
    Tweet I love reading. In fact I have been so obsessed, yes obsessed, with reading that it used to be a pain point in my home. I would be on my way to do something else, and see something (anything) and start reading and forget to do it. Yes, my parents would go crazy...
    by at November 8th, 2011 at 12:11 pm
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    Roku, Is It The Answer To High Cable Costs?
    Tweet I am extremely suspicious of new devices, and I know that statement sounds weird coming from an engineer. Truth is I am not wary about the functionality of the gadget but rather the (rolling) cost of it. Unlike people who actually look at the actual price of the...
    by at November 7th, 2011 at 11:11 am
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    Phineas And Ferb Live Show Win 4 Tickets! #Boston
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Raine! So you totally know that we are a Phineas and Ferb house and if you did not grab the discount I mentioned before in my Fall Roundup to purchase tickets you better run, because trust me you will not want to miss the show. No...
    by at November 7th, 2011 at 09:11 am
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    National Neighborhood Toy Store Day (November 12th 2011)
    Tweet You know when my baby was born I used to go to the toy stores – the big department ones. It felt like everything under one roof except that I felt guilty for all the wonderful gadgets I was passing. I was pretty convinced that my child was less equipped to...
    by at November 3rd, 2011 at 07:11 am
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    Glow In The Dark Hexbugs, Perfect For Halloween And Beyond!
    Tweet I love an excuse to have a party and when I got the chance to host a Hexbugs party I was already excited. The fact that it was the glow in the dark edition added more fun to it. I debated whether to set up the tracks or let the kids do it. I was wondering whether...
    by at November 2nd, 2011 at 07:11 pm
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    Creating Jobs! BlogHer And Starbucks On Call Today! #createjobsforusa
    Tweet Jobs! Even if you have one you have to be pretty thick skinned (or selfish) to not care that so many are out of work. Contrary to what many believe is lack of effort is more of luck these days. Even if you have a job cout your lucky stars (yes hard work has something...
    by at November 1st, 2011 at 07:11 am
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    Leftovers: Love ‘em or leave ‘em? Win A $100 AmEx Gift Card!
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Nicole! I am kind of in the middle on this one. For the most part I love leftovers but if there is something I am tired of seeing (why, oh why, can I never get used to cook in small quantities?). Restaurant leftovers are always a treat...
    by at October 31st, 2011 at 07:10 am
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    Mommy Niri Cares: Announcing Feeding Hope 2011
    Tweet Over at Mommy Niri Cares we have just announced our latest project to cook, feed and clean up for about 100 people. Head on over to read more at Mommy Niri Cares. This will just be one of several new campaigns where we use social media for social good!
    by at October 27th, 2011 at 07:10 pm
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    Making Diwali Mine!
    Tweet Can you imagine how Christmas, or any major festival, without family? That is exactly how I feel at Diwali. Even though I was used to being a minority, I am also used to see all festivals so deeply entrenched in society. I could be shopping at a supermarket just...
    by at October 26th, 2011 at 09:10 am
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    LeapFrog Continues To Make Learning Fun With Their LeapPad.
    Tweet You will recall that in my BlogHer Finds I highlighted the LeapPad, even though I just briefly tried it there I was sufficiently impressed to mention it. Fast forward a few months and I got to take the LeapPad along with the TAG reading system for a test drive as...
    by at October 26th, 2011 at 07:10 am
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    Holding My Second Baby For The First Time!
    Tweet When I signed up to write posts for the Million Moms campaign for a few months I was eager for many memories to come flooding back. When I was offered the suggestion this month to share my thoughts when I first held my baby I realized, like most moms, the first inclination...
    by at October 22nd, 2011 at 07:10 am
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    Therapy: Too Little, Too Much, Too Expensive, Too Tired!
    Tweet Like how some people have soccer practice or ballet as their curricular activities, parents of special needs kids have therapy. We spend countless hours in waiting rooms, swopping tips, sharing IEP notes and packing dinners to eat in transit. We smile and nod understandingly...
    by at October 18th, 2011 at 12:10 pm
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    Recess, So Much More Than Just Play!
    Tweet Recess is really so much more than play and as a mama to a special needs kids I know that more now than ever. In fact with my little girl with Autism most activities inside the school are slightly easier for my kid, at least somewhat. This is more because they are...
    by at October 17th, 2011 at 04:10 pm
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    Preventing Squirrels From Eating My Pumpkins!
    Tweet I have been at my wit’s end with pumpkins. I tried growing it (I will have to admit that the entire team had no luck – blame it on the weather) but caved in and bought 2 from Wilson Farms. We barely managed to get a chance to enjoy the view of our porch...
    by at October 17th, 2011 at 08:10 am
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    Win Wine From The California Wine Club! (Discount Code Too)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Conratulations Debp! When I was returning from getting married in India, we were going to connect in Germany. I was still on my “a new country per year” pledge so I decided to spend a few days touring. The weather was awful but I was still...
    by at October 16th, 2011 at 08:10 pm
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    Fall Finds To Create That Fresh Look! And Some Halloween Boo Too! (Giveaway)
    Tweet CONTEST CLOSED! Congratulations Alicia! Is it really possible that I cover a season before that season passes? Well this may be a first but I expect t say hello to fall while it is still, well, fall. The only thing I do not like about Fall is that I know Winter is...
    by at October 14th, 2011 at 07:10 pm
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    Wilson Farms Spooky Hayride!
    Tweet Being away from family means traditions take a knocking. We have been struggling to create new traditions not in line either with our beliefs or our pockets. One of those traditions that happened  quite by accident a few years ago was the Spooky Hayride at Wilson...
    by at October 10th, 2011 at 07:10 pm
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    Home Depot’s Kids Workshop!
    Tweet Home Depot becomes a haven for the home owner and one of those places that inspires you to do-it-yourself. I am a huge fan of Home Depot, and ignoring the confidence it builds in me, I love that I can ask anyone advice and always have an educated response. I have...
    by at October 9th, 2011 at 07:10 pm
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    Paddywhack Toys Costume Up For Halloween.
    Tweet You would recall me talking about Paddywhack Lane earlier, but what you may not have realized is how perfect they are for Halloween. Normally Halloween focus is a tad bit scary for the younger set so it is nice to have a toy that is sweet and simple. The no-batteries...
    by at October 6th, 2011 at 08:10 pm
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    Life Is Good Festival Was More Than Good!
    Tweet I have never been to a Life Is Good festival. Somehow my travel schedule did not allow me to attend it in previous years. The fact that my kid with Autism finds crowds and loud sounds to be a bit discomforting makes us cautious where we choose to go. Still, knowing...
    by at October 6th, 2011 at 07:10 pm
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    A Dinner With Disney At Blue Ginger To Sample Ming Tsai’s Offering Pre Epcot Food And Wine Festival!
    Tweet You know how when you get an email that looks too good to be true? Especially when you poured hours reading so many bad pitches in a day you swear you are going to be cross-eyed, some invitations need to be re-read several times to make sure it is true. The dinner...
    by at October 4th, 2011 at 08:10 pm
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    Yo Gabba Gabba Hits Boston This Weekend!
    Tweet No new news that we are fans of the show Yo Gabba Gabba. As I mentioned before, once I got past the orange leggings and weird hairdos I learned to love the show and their catchy music. Then when we went to a live show, I just sat there in amazement as all the kids...
    by at September 29th, 2011 at 07:09 pm
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