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Softsoap® Fresh & Glow Hydrating Shower Cream and Exfoliating Fruit Polish {Giveaway}

Softsoap® Fresh & Glow Hydrating Shower Cream and Exfoliating Fruit Polish {Giveaway}

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This post is Sponsored by Softsoap but my opinions are 100% my own! As a mom, showering should be a time for stress-free relaxation right?  I mean after all we do shower alone (without children).  Believe it or not 67% of people are spending their time in the shower thinking about work and household chores*. To celebrate the launch of the new Softsoap Fresh & Glow body wash line, Softsoap is challenging you to take back your shower. After all, the shower is the few moments you have to yourself each day to escape - I hope! Softsoap sent me some of their new products -  Softsoap® Fresh & Glow Body Washes to help me clear my mind, wash away my stress and take back my shower by using...

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How to Score Last-Minute Deals on Travel Accommodations

How to Score Last-Minute Deals on Travel Accommodations

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How to Score Last-Minute Deals on Travel Accommodations Have you decided at the last minute to get out of town? Luckily, there are plenty of vendors out there, like Hipmunk which helps people book hotels and flights in the eleventh hour. You don't have to put your vacation on hold. With a bit of energy and persistence, you can quickly book a great vacation and start unwinding. Expect to spend some time and energy on research. Deals are out there, but you have to do some digging and negotiating to get them. Don’t simply accept the first offer you’re extended. By researching online and getting on the phone to talk directly with people, you can save a lot of money. Start off by asking for a...

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Meryl Streep as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS {Q & A and Video}

Meryl Streep as The Witch in INTO THE WOODS {Q & A and Video}

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We loved INTO THE WOODS and the girls are so excited to see it again!  It was released on Blu-ray and DVD yesterday (March 24, 2015) and we are hoping our copy arrives today so they can watch it after school.  They've been dancing along with all the music from the CD since we saw it in the theaters.  Well, not actually dancing but more reenacting the scenes.  One of my favorite characters in the film is the witch played by Meryl Streep.   She is also my little one's favorite charterers too! I think she's an amazing actress and have been a fan of hers for years!  She was perfect for this part and I knew it immediately when she first appeared on the screen.  This video below is a bit of Rob...

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Strange Magic is coming to DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19, 2015

Strange Magic is coming to DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19, 2015

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  Strange Magic is coming to DVD, Digital HD/SD and On-Demand May 19, 2015.  This is a George Lucas story of a music-filled fairy tale about finding love in the unlikeliest of places.  This magical adventure features a host of colorful characters including a princess (voiced by Evan Rachel Wood) who has sworn off love, a dubious villain (voiced by Alan Cumming), a slightly nutty Sugar Plum Fairy (voiced by Kristin Chenoweth) and a knight who is no Prince Charming (voiced by Sam Palladio). Bonus features include a Musical Mash Up: Outtakes and more! We missed this in theaters and the girls are excited to see it.  As am I!  Not sure what I'll do when they grow up and they aren't...

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Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups only $11.99

Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups only $11.99

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Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups only $11.99 Cross Country Cafe is my favorite K-Cup store.   They have great coffee deals every single week.  This week you can grab some Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend K-cups for only $11.99 for a box of 24!!! About Caribou Daybreak Morning Blend Light, fruity blend that has a slightly nutty finish from the famous coffee house that we have all come to know and love! Shipping is FREE When you spend $59 or more so grab a friend and do some shopping together! Sale ends 4/31/15 or while supplies last.  Grab yours now before they sell out!

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Easter Basket DVD Giveaway – Peppa Pig, Zack & Quack and Guess How Much I love You {Giveaway}

Easter Basket DVD Giveaway – Peppa Pig, Zack & Quack and Guess How Much I love You {Giveaway}

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 This post is Sponsored by kaboom! Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! I don't like to fill my kids Easter Baskets with just candy.  I like to add a few movies, books and even small toys that they like.   A basket full of candy just equals a crazy sugar high filled week for me, which I don't want!  But the books, movies and toys go a long way. HOP, POP and JUMP into Easter with kaboom! Entertainment with these 3 titles for your little one's Easter Basket: On March 10th Peppa Pig, the lovable little piggy, was back and up to her usual activities in her newest release Peppa Pig: Muddy Puddles. This new DVD is filled with 10 fantastic “peppisodes” that include all the kindness,...

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Get White Teeth in 3 days with Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste

Get White Teeth in 3 days with Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste

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 This post is Sponsored by Colgate Palmolive but my opinions are 100% my own! Get White Teeth in 3 days with Colgate Optic White Platinum Express White Toothpaste I have a fascination with teeth.  In the past couple of years, I had a lot of dental work done and spent a lot of money on my mouth.   In the process, my teeth were also straightened and I love my smile more than I never did before!  It's not perfect because an absolute perfect smile would mean a lot more dental work, minor surgery and metal braces and at almost 42, I am not putting metal in my mouth.  We'll be doing that with the kids in just a few years.  But with a short time using Invisalign, my smile is straighter and...

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Safety Tips For Your Laundry From Tide and Gain for National Poison Prevention Week

Safety Tips For Your Laundry From Tide and Gain for National Poison Prevention Week

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  March 15th - 21st is National Poison Prevention Week and being the mother of young children and a puppy, this is something that has always scared me.  There are so many things that we use on a daily basis, that are poisonous to our children and our pets!   This week is a great reminder for you to conduct a safety check around your home to ensure all dangerous items are stored out of reach children.   Did you know that 90% of poisonings occur in the home?  Tide and Gain have partnered with parenting & lifestyle Expert, Rosie Pope, best known for her Bravo reality show Pregnant in Heels, to help parents across the country create safe (homes and) laundry rooms. Safety Tips For Your...

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Kidz Bop 28 in Stores March 24, 2015

Kidz Bop 28 in Stores March 24, 2015

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This post is Sponsored by Kidz Bop but my opinions are 100% my own! This post is Sponsored by Kidz Bop but my opinions are 100% my own! If you've been reading my blog for a while, you know my kids are huge Kidz Bop fans!  They would love to see them in concert and ask me all the time!  And whenever there is a new CD about to come out, they are all over me asking when we will get it.   So wouldn't you know, the other day they said to me "Kidz Bop 28 is coming out this month, can we get it?".  Little did they know, I already had it and was just waiting for the perfect moment to tell them. What I love about Kidz Bop is it's all of today's hit music so I get to hear the songs I like too, only...

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Libby’s® Vegetable and Fruit Cups {Giveaway}

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This post is Sponsored by Libby's but my opinions are 100% my own! It's important to me that my family eats right and being the one in charge of most of the shopping and cooking, it means I don't have any more excuses for how they eat.  One of my goals this year is to get more veggies on the table for my family.   They all like different things so sometimes I don't even bother because it's so much work to make 10 different things at dinner.  Quick and Easy wins a lot in my house. Fruit isn't a problem.  They love fresh fruit and Libby’s® fruit cups are perfect for their lunches.  They don't realize how much it means to me when they have fruit with their lunches because they just enjoy it!...

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Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack only $11.99 for 22 Count Box

Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack only $11.99 for 22 Count Box

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  Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack This week at Cross Country Cafe you can grab the Green Mountain Regular Roast Variety K-Cup Pack for only $11.99 for a 22 Count Box! It includes the following k-cups: 6 x Breakfast Blend A rich taste with medium acidity. Our favorite way to start the day 6 x Vermont Country Blend® Smooth and rich. A blend of light and dark roasts 6 x Dark Magic® Extra Bold Sweet, toasty, rich. A dark roast 4 x French Roast Our darkest roast—smoky and sweet Check out the sale... HERE.  And when you spend $59 or more shipping is FREE!  So grab a friend and place an order! This sale ends 3/24/15 so SHOP NOW!

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Get Immune Support with EsterC #24HourEsterC #Ad

Get Immune Support with EsterC #24HourEsterC #Ad

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its Advertiser. All thoughts and opinions are mine and mine alone and should not be construed as medical advice. #24HourEsterC #CollectiveBias I don’t know about you, but I am always on the go! As blogger, mom of two girls, active in the PTA and caregiver to my (ill) husband, that does not leave any time in my hectic schedule for me. Supporting my immune system is one way I can help keep up with my busy lifestyle. Ester-C is a great choice for me because of the many benefits it provides: ● My immune system is supported for up to 24-hours* ● Stays in your white blood cells longer than regular vitamin C* ● Free of wheat, gluten, and...

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