Holiday Feast for 8 at Walmart for $20! *Two $30 Gift Cards Giveaway* (12/11)
November 26, 2009 – 9:53 am | 191 Comments

When I think about the holidays, one of the first things that I think about is: ‘How much are we going to spend to have a nice Thanksgiving feast?’ You don’t have to go broke …

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Winner! Oreck Halo!
December 2, 2009 – 9:10 am | No Comment

Congratulations to entry # 467: Kage S. Kage was drawn at Random for the Oreck Halo Contest. I apologize for the delay, I was having some PHP/Server issues.

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Winner has been contacted and has 48 hours to reply to claim prize!

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Site Maintenance Info
December 2, 2009 – 8:56 am | No Comment
Site Maintenance Info

Whew! What a mess!!
My host’s server went down last night, some files were corrupted and all permalinks were broken all night, so I apologize for anyone that wasn’t able to navigate around on the site. …

Reusable Water Bottles from Reduce *Love them!* ~Review~
December 1, 2009 – 2:41 pm | No Comment
Reusable Water Bottles from Reduce *Love them!* ~Review~

I cannot tell you how much water I drink in a given day. I am not able to drink anything with caffeine in it and we rarely buy sodas in our house, so the choices …

Love my Milano!
December 1, 2009 – 2:01 pm | One Comment
Love my Milano!

How can you deny loving this kitty? Milano is my (as Kambry calls her) “Bubby Gurl”.

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Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws on DVD/Blu-Ray Combo
December 1, 2009 – 1:48 pm | No Comment
Santa Buddies: The Legend of Santa Paws on DVD/Blu-Ray Combo

Here Comes Puppy Paws, Here Comes Puppy Paws!
On November 24th, Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released an adorable DVD that the kids are madly in love with! SANTA BUDDIES: The Legend of Santa Paws is …

Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD
December 1, 2009 – 12:06 pm | No Comment
Sesame Street: 40 Years of Sunny Days DVD

What do you remember as a kid? I think we can all relate to Sesame Street, can’t we? I still watch with my kids and man, it brings back so many memories! I am so …

Tucker loves Myself Belts! *Review*
December 1, 2009 – 10:24 am | No Comment
Tucker loves Myself Belts! *Review*

Tucker is 4 ½ and is really in to doing things himself. I am all about independence with kids, as it teaches them so much! Recently I was introduced to a product that I am …

Wordless Wednesday: Reflecting the Holidays
December 1, 2009 – 9:11 am | No Comment
Wordless Wednesday: Reflecting the Holidays

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Words move me! Sony Reader Giveaway! (12/8)
December 1, 2009 – 9:08 am | 19 Comments
Words move me! Sony Reader Giveaway! (12/8)

What moves you? No, really – what MOVES you? Words move me. They always have. I write poetry (shh don’t tell anyone!) and I keep a journal. I love words. I love creating positive thoughts …

Christmas shirts from Just Jen *Review & Giveaway* (12/13)
November 30, 2009 – 6:41 pm | 23 Comments
Christmas shirts from Just Jen *Review & Giveaway* (12/13)

When I was approached by Just Jen to do a review & giveaway on her line of custom Christmas shirts, I was ecstatic! Right away, my eye was drawn to the fun “Naughty or Nice” …

Cyber Week at Sam’s! November 30-December 6th
November 30, 2009 – 1:03 pm | No Comment
Cyber Week at Sam’s! November 30-December 6th

When it comes to technology, I have to admit that I am a big GEEK. I love cameras. I love televisions. I love technology in general. Sam’s has kicked off Cyber Week and if you …

Winners! Wow Wow Wubbzy, Sam’s Gift Cards, Land of Nod, Muppets
November 30, 2009 – 8:28 am | One Comment
Winners! Wow Wow Wubbzy, Sam’s Gift Cards, Land of Nod, Muppets

Congratulations to the following winners! Winners were drawn from Random.org.
Wow Wow Wubbzy DVD (107 entries)

#67: Stefany
#39: Anita
#7: Stephanie V

$25.00 Sam’s Gift Card: Holidays Made Simple-2 (168 entries)

#44: Abby

$25.00 Sam’s Gift Card: Holidays Made Simple-1 (159 Entries)

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Where’s Waldo: The Fantastic Journey for Nintendo DS
November 29, 2009 – 4:47 pm | 2 Comments
Where’s Waldo: The Fantastic Journey for Nintendo DS

If there was a character that I loved as a kid, it was Where’s Waldo. I remember having all the books and puzzles of Waldo. As an adult, I get that kid feeling back when …

Cyber-Stalking has gone too far. I am a victim.
November 29, 2009 – 4:46 pm | 6 Comments
Cyber-Stalking has gone too far. I am a victim.

I have done a good job at staying out of the ‘drama’ that is happening in the blogosphere, yet my name keeps being brought up in this tornado. For the past 3 years (more so …

Frogger is Back! Frogger for Wii
November 29, 2009 – 12:41 pm | 6 Comments
Frogger is Back! Frogger for Wii

Recently, we were given the chance to try out Frogger for our Wii. I remember Frogger when I was growing up, along with so many Atari games. Who didn’t have an Atari when you were …

Sam’s Gifter Stress Lifter
November 29, 2009 – 12:36 pm | No Comment
Sam’s Gifter Stress Lifter

It is already that time of year where we are all wracking our brains, trying to think of that perfect gift for everyone in our lives. I just played with and have to show you …

Entry # 500 Winner Sam’s $50 Gift Card!!
November 28, 2009 – 5:21 pm | 2 Comments
Entry # 500 Winner Sam’s $50 Gift Card!!

Congratulations to Shawn C. Shawn was commenter # 500 for the Sam’s $50.00 Gift Card!
I just tweeted out to you Shawn and emailed you!
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Taking a bloggy sick day
November 28, 2009 – 11:00 am | 4 Comments
Taking a bloggy sick day

We came home 2 days early from Thanksgiving at the family’s house because the kids are getting sick and I have some crud too.
This weekend, I will be getting winners drawn and emailed, (will email …

Today’s Deal at Sam’s! Lincoln Logs Yukon Express for $49.84!
November 28, 2009 – 10:05 am | No Comment
Today’s Deal at Sam’s! Lincoln Logs Yukon Express for $49.84!

I can clearly remember one thing, as a kid, that my brother and I used to sit for hours to play: Lincoln Logs! Oh my gosh! We had SO much fun and if I recall, …

Check out my Black Friday Score!
November 28, 2009 – 9:49 am | 22 Comments
Check out my Black Friday Score!

I was not planning on going anywhere yesterday, other than Sam’s. Since I am not feeling too well, I was just going to go to Sam’s, check out what they had and go back to …

Cuddly fun with Pillow Pets! *Review & Giveaway* (12/12)
November 27, 2009 – 5:43 pm | 87 Comments
Cuddly fun with Pillow Pets! *Review & Giveaway* (12/12)

Recently, we saw something on TV that I was in awe with, as a parent; Pillow Pets. I was so excited when they approached me for a review! We travel a lot and the kids …

Yes, I was ‘one of them’ this morning! Black Friday at Sam’s Club
November 27, 2009 – 2:24 pm | 3 Comments
Yes, I was ‘one of them’ this morning! Black Friday at Sam’s Club

Yes. I was ‘one of them’ this morning. I have never, in my life, been out on a Black Friday before. I have pretty much outlawed it and told myself that I will never be …

Frosty the Snowman at Build-A-Bear Workshop! *Giveaway!* (12/10)
November 26, 2009 – 12:34 pm | 88 Comments
Frosty the Snowman at Build-A-Bear Workshop! *Giveaway!* (12/10)

Who can deny the adorable face and overall character of Frosty the Snowman? I grew up with Frosty and the holiday classics and I am excited to bring my kids up with the same love …

Holiday Feast for 8 at Walmart for $20! *Two $30 Gift Cards Giveaway* (12/11)
November 26, 2009 – 9:53 am | 191 Comments
Holiday Feast for 8 at Walmart for $20! *Two $30 Gift Cards Giveaway* (12/11)

When I think about the holidays, one of the first things that I think about is: ‘How much are we going to spend to have a nice Thanksgiving feast?’ You don’t have to go broke …

Sam’s Day after Thanksgiving Deals!
November 26, 2009 – 9:47 am | No Comment
Sam’s Day after Thanksgiving Deals!

I will be at Sam’s bright and early at 5:00am tomorrow. Why? Shopping & breakfast! I am scared. LOL I have never been ‘out’ on Black Friday, so this shall be interesting!
Last night, I went …

Personalized Christmas Ornaments from Personalized Free *Review*
November 26, 2009 – 9:13 am | No Comment
Personalized Christmas Ornaments from Personalized Free *Review*

There is one thing that I collect, and that is Christmas ornaments. I am a sucker for them. Ornaments can have so much meaning to them. One of my favorite things to do is to …

Happy Turkey Day!!
November 25, 2009 – 10:22 pm | One Comment
Happy Turkey Day!!

 
So, my turkey won’t be as ‘pretty’ as this one, but hey – we can only dream, right?? I would LOVE to invite my family to my home one year, only to bring this turkey …

If there was ever ONE thing that IRKS me.. ‘PR Pitch No-No!’
November 25, 2009 – 5:54 pm | 5 Comments
If there was ever ONE thing that IRKS me.. ‘PR Pitch No-No!’

It is when you get an email that starts like this:
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Sent: Monday, November 23, 2009 12:10 PM
Subject: Cool, New Site for Making Tough Tech Choices
Hey Ms. Mommy Goggles,
I just launched a new website - (bleeped out …

Sam’s Holiday Blitz! LIVE Giveaway! Entry #500 WINS a $50.00 Gift Card!
November 25, 2009 – 2:35 pm | 512 Comments
Sam’s Holiday Blitz! LIVE Giveaway! Entry #500 WINS a $50.00 Gift Card!

Guess where I am going on Friday? Sam’s! I am scared, yet SO excited. I have never been ‘out’ on a Black Friday before. Hopefully no one will knock me down for the deals I …

Our Holiday Taste of Sam’s Club Experience *$50.00 Giveaway* (12/9)
November 25, 2009 – 1:50 pm | 95 Comments
Our Holiday Taste of Sam’s Club Experience *$50.00 Giveaway* (12/9)

On Saturday, November 21st, my family and I had the fun experience of going to the Holiday Taste of Sam’s.

This was on the plan for our visit:
On Saturday, November 21st, you can go in and …

Wordless Wednesday: Water Spout Funnel Cloud from our trip on the Oasis
November 25, 2009 – 8:17 am | 9 Comments
Wordless Wednesday: Water Spout Funnel Cloud from our trip on the Oasis

Is this not just the most amazing thing ever? While we were on board the Oasis of the Cruise Ship this weekend, I looked out and saw this funnel cloud.

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Back home from Oasis of the Seas!
November 25, 2009 – 8:12 am | 4 Comments
Back home from Oasis of the Seas!

I am back home from an amazing trip on the Oasis of the Seas Cruise Ship. I have so many words, so many pictures, so many videos and so many thoughts that I am working …

Hallmark Plus Toys & Games
November 24, 2009 – 10:03 am | No Comment
Hallmark Plus Toys & Games

I am a huge fan of Hallmark, not only for their cards and family oriented business, but also for their wide array of gifts. This holiday season, what is a better gift than one of …