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October 2009

Halloween Costumes – 2009

October 31, 2009

I don’t think I’ve ever had to spend a lot of money on Halloween costumes. This year was no different, luckily. I knew the moment when I saw Kaila’s ballet recital outfit, I was somehow going to use it for Halloween. Over the summer Kai fell in love with the book Fancy Nancy and the [...]

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We’re Headed Out

October 31, 2009

Monkey Moo and my own little Fancy Nancy. (the one from Bonjour Butterfly the book)

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Happy Halloween: Watch Me Rap

October 31, 2009

A little entertainment for you.

And if I’m not cute enough…

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Frigidaire Gives Back

October 31, 2009

Nov 1st is the day to change your clocks back. On this day, Frigidaire is asking that everyone devote some of their extra time to a child in need.
Jennifer Garner has teamed up with Frigidaire to remind Americans of this important cause..
For everyone who goes to Frigidaire.com and raises their hand with a pledge to [...]

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momdot – Attention Please

October 30, 2009

trisha at momdot.com

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Flor Modular Carpet Tiles

October 30, 2009

Ends November 11, 2009
We never had hardwood floors throughout a level of our home before. One of the best ways to lighten up a room is with a rug. I first reviewed Flor rugs before they were successfully popular on blogs. At that time, it was all about having the Flor tiles in my kitchen. [...]

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It’s Pumpkin Time

October 29, 2009

Over the years we’ve had all sizes and shapes of pumpkins, big ones, small ones, short ones, and tall ones. Every year our pumpkins are special, we gather as a family and scoop some out. It’s a tradition, as with many families, and the weeks before Halloween wouldn’t be complete without the pumpkins.
This year is [...]

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Hide The Mommy-Muff

October 29, 2009

Ends November 9, 2009

I call it the “mommy-muff”, you know that extra pudge you have after having a baby. One of the best ways to flatten your tummy is with a Shapewear product like the ones sold at Freshpair. The Wacoal Shapewear is by far some of my favorite. I’ve used other cheaper brands, [...]

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Philips Norelco Introduces Easy To Use Hair Clippers Designed Just For Kids

October 28, 2009

There are so many small things you can do to save money, of course a well known one is doing your own haircuts. For little boys that just like to “shave and go,” a good set of kids hair clippers are a must. They are specifically designed for moms, but made for kids. It makes [...]

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Wordless Wednesday

October 27, 2009

Find more Wordless Wednesday fun at 5 Minutes For Mom, HUB, Extraordinary Mothers, Momspective, J. Leigh Designz, & Jolly Mom.

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Obama Time Capsule: Personalized Book

October 27, 2009

When asked if I wanted to review the Obama Time Capsule from Family Review Network, I was excited because I knew this would be an original gift for Del. He’s the guy who doesn’t need much of anything. He voted and supports our President, so I knew it would be perfect. I inserted pictures of [...]

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Halloween Treats!

October 27, 2009

Since Kai started school last year, I’ve tried to do special things here and there for her class. Now that she is in preschool, her teacher Lettie is starting to get the parents involved even more. Friday is a special treat for her whole class, since her school will be having a Halloween trick-or-treat party. [...]

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Creative Monsters Contest

October 27, 2009

Blockbuster is giving a gift card for this Halloween celebration to a lucky winner. It’s October which means this month is filled with monsters, goblins, and maybe a witch or two. Just in time for Halloween, I’d love to challenge your family to create a monster of your own.
This activity is fun for the whole [...]

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Do You Ever Take Too Many Photos?

October 26, 2009

Because of my childhood, I feel the need to over document the lives of my children. I have taken thousands of photos over the years, and I feel like, I will and can never have too much. I know I need a new camera, a “real” one. That is our plan for the New [...]

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Monday Mingle: Cancer Sucks Edition

October 26, 2009

Every week Eighty MPH Mom hosts Monday Mingle. It’s one of the best parts of the weeks so please stop by and visit her and all the mingle-rs.
Also here are the websites that Speedy mentions:
Simple Green Pink Diets in Review/My Blog Cares button
Also as for celebrities MTV also [...]

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Blog Award

October 25, 2009

I haven’t done one of these in forever. So in the spirit of showing some love Czianya gave me this honest award and in return I must tell you 10 honest things about me. I must also tag a few others. It’s about linky love so I hope the people I tag choose to participate. [...]

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How To Clean A Glass Top Stove

October 25, 2009

As a busy mom, I often struggle with figuring how I am going to get everything done in one day. For the past four months, my Frigidaire stove and microwave have helped to make my life a lot easier. Cooking has been made easier, and having a ceramic glass top cook top on my [...]

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In Handbag Heaven

October 25, 2009

Ends November 8, 2009
I’m not a traditional bag wear-er by any means. As a mother, I often find myself using my purse for more than just my oversized wallet. It all too often contains remnants of crackers, diapers, wipes, and even a toy or two. My purse holds much more than my belongings, and in [...]

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Pepsi Turns Bottles Into bags

October 25, 2009

ENDED NOVEMBER 1st, 2009

PepsiCo has teamed up together with a company Envirosax, to develop a line of Pepsi Bags which are made from a recycled material called recycled polyethylene terephthalate material otherwise known as RPET. Say that one 5 times fast. RPET is made from up 100% post-consumer recycled materials like soda bottles and plastic [...]

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Sisters

October 24, 2009

As a sister I know the dynamics created between sisters. No matter how old or young, you’ve always got someone there. I see the way my two girls interact and can already see the classic signs of life long sisterhood! As they giggle, laugh, and play, we constantly see Brooklin grow can tell how much [...]

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