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4 Simple Steps to House Train a Puppy

4 Simple Steps to House Train a Puppy

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  Since becoming a pet owner, I've learned more than I thought I would!  I'll be doing a series of pet posts this summer to help those of you who are struggling with a puppy or just a new dog. One thing I had no idea how to do when we got Max was how to house-train a puppy.  He was only 9 weeks old and barely trained.  I had successfully trained both my girls as toddlers, but a puppy was a completely different thing!  I wasn't putting a diaper on him. House training a puppy can be easy and humane when you follow a few simple steps.  But you must be consistent.  Make sure your puppy is at least 8 weeks old.  They shouldn't be taken from their mother much younger than 8 weeks old.  This...

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Enchanted Sisters: Summer’s Friendship Games Book {Giveaway}

Enchanted Sisters: Summer’s Friendship Games Book {Giveaway}

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This post is Sponsored by The Jim Henson Company but my opinions are 100% my own! The Jim Henson Company has teamed up with Bloomsbury Children’s Publishing to offer us a giveaway copy of their newest book release, Enchanted Sisters: Summer’s Friendship Games. It is part of a series of books and my girls love them! Autumn’s Secret Gift Winter's Flurry Adventure Spring's Sparkle Sleepover The new chapter book series, Enchanted Sisters, is for girls ages seven through nine.  They tell the stories of the four sisters known as the Sparkles: Autumn, Winter, Spring and Summer who come together every three months to join their Mother Nature in a ceremony that changes the seasons in our world....

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Check out the NEW INSIDE OUT Featurette

Check out the NEW INSIDE OUT Featurette

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  The girls and I are so excited for INSIDE OUT to come out this weekend!  We've loved it since the first preview we've seen.  Unfortunately I wasn't able to attend any press previews for it so I'm anxiously waiting for it.  With one preteen girl and another one shortly behind her, I know emotions are going to start flying left and right in my household.  So this should be fun for us all! Here is a hilarious video featuring the cast of INSIDE OUT explaining what they think goes into making a Pixar animated movie. About INSIDE OUT Do you ever look at someone and wonder what is going on inside their head? Disney•Pixar’s original new film “Inside Out” ventures inside the mind to find...

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Sparkle World Magazine Deal | Only $13.99 a Year!

Sparkle World Magazine Deal | Only $13.99 a Year!

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Sparkle World Magazine Deal Today only you will save 51% when you subscribe to Sparkle World Magazine for only $13.99 per year up to 4 years.! Just click THIS LINK and enter coupon code KOUPONK at check out to receive the discount. This is a GREAT magazine for little girls! ABOUT SPARKLE WORLD MAGAZINE Sparkle World is a magazine for girls ages 3 and up. This magazine subscription features Care Bears, Strawberry Shortcake, Angelina Ballerina, and more as they open a world of excitement and learning for your little princess. Each issue is packed with stories, sparkling projects, a pull-out workbook and a poster. This offer expires on Wednesday 06/17/15 11:59 PM EST. Don't want this...

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Green Works Deal at Target

Green Works Deal at Target

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  It's all the rage these days to be green! I personally love it! Especially after I watched that movie called "The Happening." If you've never seen it, it's a movie where nature basically turns against humans for a few days at a time in various areas of the world where pollution is the worst.  It kills off quite a few people basically to get back at human kind for treating it so badly.  It's definitely fiction but it makes you think about the green decisions you are making.  I love being green which means I love Green Works products! I've used them a few times and think they are a wonderful product.  Check out the coupon below for some savings on your next Green Works purchase! Green...

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Oral-B SmartSeries with Bluetooth Connectivity for Father’s Day {Giveaway}

Oral-B SmartSeries with Bluetooth Connectivity for Father’s Day {Giveaway}

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This post is Sponsored by Oral B but my opinions are 100% my own!   Looking for a gift for dad for Father's day?  How about the Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries with Bluetooth Connectivity electric toothbrush?  It removes 100% more plaque than ordinary manual toothbrushes and connects to the Oral-B App to provide real-time feedback on your brushing habits. I love the app, it's so cool! Of course you probably want a deal on this too?  From now through July 4, visit www.oralb.com/coupons to save $30 on the new Oral-B Pro 7000 SmartSeries with Bluetooth Connectivity electric toothbrush and $20 on the new Oral-B Pro 5000 SmartSeries with Bluetooth Connectivity electric toothbrush. NEW ORAL-B®...

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Instructor Magazine Deal | Only $4.99 a Year!

Instructor Magazine Deal | Only $4.99 a Year!

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Instructor Magazine Deal You can subscribe to Instructor Magazine for only $4.99 per year up to 3 years.  Just click THIS LINK and enter coupon code KOUPONK at check out to receive the discount. Magazines make great gifts because they receive something all year long!  You can easily send this magazine as a gift to someone.  All you need is their address. ABOUT INSTRUCTOR MAGAZINE Resource for fresh teaching insight and time saving tips. Also, page after page of hands-on activities! Includes features on professional development, review of new children's literature, teaching strategies, and FREE posters through out the year. This offer expires on Tuesday 06/16/15 11:59 PM EST. Don't want...

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McFARLAND USA is now on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD

McFARLAND USA is now on Blu-ray Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD

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  There is nothing I love more than when Disney releases another movie that teaches my kids that hard work and determination can get you where or what you want!  Channel your inner champion and brace yourself for this inspiring adventure based on a true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous obstacles in McFarland USA! Based on a true story, McFarland USA is now available to add to your home library.  It was released on Blu-ray® Combo Pack, Disney Movies Anywhere, and Digital HD on June 2, 2015 and you can find it in stores now. About McFARLAND USA In the tradition of Disney sports movies comes “McFarland USA” based on a true story of underdogs triumphing over tremendous...

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NEW ANT-MAN Posters & TV Spot

NEW ANT-MAN Posters & TV Spot

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Have you heard about Marvel’s newest hero ANT-MAN?  No shield? No hammer? No armor? No problem! Marvel’s newest hero, ANT-MAN hits theaters July 17, 2015.  I can not wait to see this and I'm so excited to be heading back to LA for a screening of the movie and to interview the talent.  I'll be sharing more of that real soon! Below are the newest posters for ANT-MAN. Below is another trailer for the movie and below that the newest TV Spot   The next evolution of the Marvel Cinematic Universe brings a founding member of The Avengers to the big screen for the first time with Marvel Studios’ “Ant-Man.” Armed with the astonishing ability to shrink in scale but increase in strength, master...

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Sumatran Reserve K-Cup Sale at Cross Country Cafe

Sumatran Reserve K-Cup Sale at Cross Country Cafe

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Sumatran Reserve K-Cup Sale Cross Country Cafe is my favorite K-Cup store.  They have lots of K-Cups at great prices.   Right now you can grab the Sumatran Reserve K-Cups for $11.99 a box.  These boxes have 24 K-cups, not the 12 that you find in the grocery stores.  So you are only paying $.49 a K-Cup.  Much cheaper than a coffee at your favorite coffee shop! ABOUT SUMATRAN RESERVE Exotically lush, sweet and heavy-bodied, born in the mountains of Indonesia. Fresh from the roaster®.   This exotic coffee is sourced from a single origin that is famous for beans of tremendous character. Sumatran reserve is deep and dark with hints of sweetness. This is a very bold cup of coffee filled with...

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Shopkins Season 3 Opening Videos | Blind Pack, 12 Pack and 5 Pack

Shopkins Season 3 Opening Videos | Blind Pack, 12 Pack and 5 Pack

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  My daughters are BIG into Shopkins. My little one watches YouTube videos of kids opening their packages all the time. She's OBSESSED with them! I catch her playing with her Shopkins and making "videos" like the ones she watches. She's been begging me to video her and upload it to YouTube. When they told me that Season 3 packs were out and they were HOT I told her when we find some (they go fast!) we can do some videos of her opening them. Well today was the day! Our local Toys R Us received a shipment last night so we arrived right when they opened. I was able to get some blind basket packs, a 5 pack and a 12 pack. They were both so excited. Here are her first videos of opening...

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Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Deal at Wal-Mart

Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk Deal at Wal-Mart

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    Alternative milk options have become more and more popular over the years.  Some people blame it on the way they're processing food these days which definitely can play a part.  I just think people are realizing how easily digestible other types of milk are! They have all the great vitamins and minerals your body needs from regular milk but they're not harsh on your body's digestive system.  Blue Diamond Almond Breeze Almondmilk has some of the highest ratings as far as taste.  Some of these alternative options can be hard on the taste buds however, Blue Diamond Almond Breeze offers many flavors that make it easy to let go of the milk you might be used to drinking.  Whether...

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Go To Camp with Mabel’s Labels {Free Shipping}

Go To Camp with Mabel’s Labels {Free Shipping}

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This post is Sponsored by Mabels Labels but my opinions are 100% my own! School is almost out and it's time to think about camp.  If your child is going to sleep over camp or day camp, you'll have to make sure everything they bring with them is labeled!   Mabel's Labels is perfect for getting personalized labels to put on everything that leaves your house this summer! About 4 years ago, I was introduced to Mabel's Labels and I've been a huge fan every since.  Mabel's Labels aren't only stylish but they are functional as well.   They are personalized and waterproof name labels and tags that I don't know how I lived without before.   Plus the ones made for clothes are safe in the washing...

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Walt Disney Short Films Collection on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD August 2015

Walt Disney Short Films Collection on Blu-ray + DVD + Digital HD August 2015

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  One thing my girls have come to love is the Shorts we see in theaters before the movies.   Their favorites right now are (of course) Disney's Frozen Fever and Feast.  We have a Boston Terrier so Feast was a huge hit with my girls! Walt Disney Short Films Collection Good news for those of you that are also fans of these awesome Shorts because on August 18, 2015 you can bring home the Walt Disney Short Films Collection, an extraordinary new collection of award-winning and beloved short films featuring Disney's Frozen Fever, starring Anna, Elsa, Olaf, Sven and Kristoff, and the Oscar®-nominated Lorenzo.   Enjoy this must-own collection with all-new extras including an inside look at...

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