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Decibullz Custom Molded Earphones

Decibullz Custom Molded Earphones

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This post is Sponsored by Decibullz but my opinions are 100% my own! I was on such a roll with walking every single morning after I walked the girls to school.   It became such a habit that I never made excuses, even if I could only walk one block due to an appointment, I still walked.  I even walked in the evenings on days it was nice out.   Oh and the cold didn't stop me.  Last year for Christmas my husband gave me a cute hat that kept my head and ears nice and warm. So each morning I bundled up and walked, in the cold and even in the snow. But then the summer came and I stopped walking each morning because the girls were home and they had no desire to walk with me, nor did I want them...

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National Bubble Bath Day & Vitabath Giveaway

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This post is Sponsored by Vitabath but my opinions are 100% my own! You may not be aware of this but today, January 8, 2015 is National Bubble Bath Day.  You may remember over the holidays I had a big giveaway event and gave away some Vitabath items!  Perhaps you were the lucky winner?  If not you have a chance to win some again!  (Keep reading for more information on the giveaway!) Vitabath sent me some fun products to try out in honor of this fun day! The one item I was looking forward to trying the most was the Plus for Dry Skin™ 10 oz Exfoliating Sugar Scrub because this time of year my skin is very, very dry. Especially right now as we are experiencing incredible cold weather! Like...

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Check out the Trailer and Poster for Marvel’s ANT-MAN

Check out the Trailer and Poster for Marvel’s ANT-MAN

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Check out the Trailer and Poster for Marvel’s ANT-MAN The trailer is out for Marvel's Ant-Man which is in theaters on July 17, 2015 and I have it for you!!!  Paul Rudd stars in the newest Marvel movie... love him!!  This isn't a typical role for him so I'm excited to see him in it.  He looks good!!!!  Evangeline Lilly is also in this movie, you probably remember her from Lost. About Marvel's Ant-Man 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 thief Scott Lang must embrace his inner-hero...

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Win Four Boxes of Each Chai Latte & French Vanilla Chai Latte K-Cups

Win Four Boxes of Each Chai Latte & French Vanilla Chai Latte K-Cups

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Win Four Boxes of Each Chai Latte & French Vanilla Chai Latte K-Cups Head on over to Cross Country Cafe for a chance to win four boxes of each Chai Latte and French Vanilla Chai Latte! Each box contains 12 K-cups, leaving one lucky winner with 96 delicious K-cups! This giveaway ends 1/31/15. Each and every month, Cross Country Cafe gives away full size boxes of Keurig K-cup coffee to one lucky winner!

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CVS Canvas Prints {Save 50%}

CVS Canvas Prints {Save 50%}

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I love Wall Art and we have several Canvas Prints in our home. I think it's important to display these pictures through out our home, to remind the girls how we are a family and we love each other. Or maybe I just like to do it because I grew up in a home where we had pictures all over the wall. To this day, my parents not only have pictures of my brother and I growing up and at our weddings, but they have tons of pictures on their wall of their four grandkids. Their family room has one wall full of pictures! I love it. Putting a picture in a pretty frame is one thing, but having it on a canvas means so much more to me.  It sort of says to me, "I'm pretty important" to be worth being on...

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Into The Woods Movie Review

Into The Woods Movie Review

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Perhaps I've lived under a rock all of my life because honestly I've never heard of Into The Woods and my high school didn't have an Into the Woods play either.   I had no idea what this movie was about the first time I heard about it.  And what really caught my eye originally was the amazing cast.  And then I was invited to visit Los Angeles and not only see a special screening of Into The Woods, but also a chance to interview several cast members, including Meryl Streep!!! And then I had to cancel my trip due to personal reasons at home.  What a bummer.  I know I made the right decision but that doesn't mean I was sad to miss out on an amazing opportunity. But my family has to come first...

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Tully’s Hawaiian Blend K-Cups only $11.99 for box of 24 & More! | Save On K-Cups

Tully’s Hawaiian Blend K-Cups only $11.99 for box of 24 & More! | Save On K-Cups

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Tully's Hawaiian Blend K-Cups only $11.99 for box of 24 & More! This week for the Cross Country Cafe Wacky Wednesday Sale you can grab Tully's Hawaiian Blend K-Cups only $11.99 for box of 24 & More!!!  That is  just $.49 a cup! Let your imagination take you to a tropical island paradise with Tully's Hawaiian Blend Extra Bold K Cups. Containing 20% more coffee than regular K Cup portion packs, Tully's Hawaiian Blend is a medium roast coffee made from 10% Hawaiian and other fine Arabica beans using Tully's signature slow roasting process to bring out the full flavor. Check out the sale... HERE.  And when you spend $59 or more shipping is FREE!  So grab a friend and place an order!...

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FREE Printable Christmas Coupon Book + 10% off Coupon for Cross Country Cafe

FREE Printable Christmas Coupon Book + 10% off Coupon for Cross Country Cafe

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  Have a coffee lover in the house?  Download this FREE printable Christmas coupon book with a bonus surprise just for you- a coupon for 10% on Keurig K-cup winter favorites from Cross Country Cafe! FREE Printable Christmas Coupon Book Still need a last minute gift? Gift certificates from Cross Country Cafe can be delivered instantly via email! Happy Holidays!

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Shop Simply Enjoy at Stop & Shop for The Holidays

Shop Simply Enjoy at Stop & Shop for The Holidays

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This post is Sponsored by Stop & Shop but my opinions are 100% my own! If you are shopping for your holiday meals on a budget and you don't want to sacrifice taste and quality,  head into Stop & Shop and try out their Simply Enjoy brand.  They recently expanded their Simply Enjoy line which is a collection of gourmet products and made with the finest ingredients.  Perfect for all your holiday events. Since saving time is something we are all looking for at this time of the year,  Simply Enjoy products include  new frozen appetizers and desserts, deli pastas, seafood sauces, and chocolates , as well as dipping oils, sorbetto/gelato, hummus, crackers and sparkling sodas to name just...

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Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2 for $10 Lunch Printable Coupon

Romano’s Macaroni Grill 2 for $10 Lunch Printable Coupon

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This post is Sponsored by Romano's Macaroni Grill but my opinions are 100% my own! Between all the hustle and bustle of the holidays in the next two weeks and then the craziness of the kids going back to school, it may be difficult to get your lunch packed and out the door in time each morning. Romano's Macaroni Grill wants to help easy the struggle by offering you a coupon towards your lunch! Romano's Macaroni Grill 2 for $10 Lunch Printable Coupon 2 for $10 lunch coupon from Romano’s Kitchen Counter (Expires January 31, 2015) To help you get in and out of there fast during your lunch hour, they have a new kitchen counter concept which allows you to quickly grab a casual, delicious lunch...

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Disney Planes Items on Rollback at Walmart

Disney Planes Items on Rollback at Walmart

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #PlanesToTheRescue #CollectiveBias Looking for last minute holiday gift ideas? Delight the little ones in your life with Disney Planes items now on Rollback at Walmart! All items listed below are on rollback through the holiday season!  #PlanesToTheRescue #ad Disney Planes Flight to the Finish Speedway ($24.97) Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Die-Cast Vehicles, 3-Pack ($14.97) Disney Planes: Fire & Rescue Deluxe Talking Vehicle Assortment ($19.97)

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Last Minute Shopping? Here are some Great Holiday Gift Ideas from Best Buy

Last Minute Shopping? Here are some Great Holiday Gift Ideas from Best Buy

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I have some more great gift ideas for you today from where else, Best Buy!  It's really the perfect place to do all your last minute shopping.  They seriously have something for everyone! Great Holiday Gift Ideas from Best Buy If you have a gamer on your list I'm told that Xbox One is the most popular for games! Xbox One The thing that makes Xbox One so popular is that it was built by gamers, for gamers.  Plus they have the best exclusive titles  like Halo, Sunset Overdrive, the biggest blockbusters Assassin’s Creed and Call of Duty), the hottest sports franchises Madden 15, FIFA 15, NBA 2K15 and top family titles like Fantasia: Music Evolved, Just Dance 15 and Skylanders.  Xbox One takes...

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