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RSVP for the #SmarterLunchBox Twitter Party August 13
School is in session for some, and will be soon for others! I’ve got a week to go before mine are all in school – including my baby who is starting kindergarten! My boys have all been set with last year’s backpacks and lunchboxes, but my sweet pea still needs hers! I just did a […]
Animal Jam Brings the Outdoors to Life Online
When I was a kid, my parents had a subscription to National Geographic. It was a banner day when I got home from school to find the latest edition of National Geographic and I could explore the world of animals and their habitats for the afternoon. I remember ordering a book from National Geographic that […]
Shedding Summertime Pounds: A Few Healthy Food Essentials to Get My Diet Back on Track
Has the fun of summer gone to your waistline? Check out how I plan to get back on track by stocking my fridge with healthy foods and how my sponsors at Albertsons are making that affordable with their HUGE Anniversary Sale Summertime for us is all about family, fun and food. Whether its having friends […]
17 Uses for Huggies Natural Care Plus Wipes & $50 Costco Cash Card Giveaway
I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Huggies® Brand. I received product samples to facilitate my review and a promotional item to thank me for participating I love the new line of Huggies Plus that is available only at Costco. These include Huggies Snug and Dry Plus Diapers and Huggies […]
No Hassle Greek Potato Salad
Barbecue season is still in full swing here in Northern California, which means more potato salads, jell-o, hamburgers and ribs. After all, what is a barbecue without potato salad? I feel like potato salad is one of those dishes that I never make the same way twice. I am always trying different ways to make […]
Oh the Places We’ve Been: An Ode to Summer Vacation
A poem dedicated to summer, the time I love so well, And how we all stayed healthy thanks to the Mom It Forward Blogger Network, and my sponsors at Purell. This summer we wanted to go near and far, Just us and the road in my trusty old car. We went to the aquarium that was near to the […]
2014 Kia Soul – A Car with Spunk and Pizzazz
This spring I had a Close Encounter of the Kia Soul kind when I was visited by this spunky Alien Green vehicle. It was a blast to drive! I was amazed by the roomy cabin, offering oodles of space and storage. After a very stressful winter, I was beyond ecstatic to get invited to the […]
Albertsons Best Road Trip Ever Car Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Albertsons. All opinions expressed are my own. I have posted some different giveaways over the years, but never anything as cool as a car! I don’t think any one of us would turn our nose up at a new car, if it was being offered to us. Let me share […]
Global Perspective on Pregnancy and Parenting
“I participated in a Blog Blast on behalf of Mom Central for Urbini. I received information from Urbini to facilitate my post as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Having a baby is quite the feat for any woman, but there is something about that first pregnancy that can be quite […]










