We went back to school with New Balance 688 shoes

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With two active kids, we go through shoes like they are going out of style. We can’t seem to get the wear on their shoes stretched out longer than just a few short months. We had the chance to check out the New Balance 688 for Tucker. After a couple of months of wearing then… [Continue Reading]

V8 new flavor: VFusion Concord Grape Raspberry! ~$25 giftcard prizepack Giveaway!~ {Closed}

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As an adult, I have to say that I am very picky with my vegetables. Between my mega texture issue & fear of most vegetables in general, I just don’t take in enough vegetables for my daily intake of nutrients. Someone told me to try V8. Well, I have a phobia of that too. Weird,… [Continue Reading]

Back to school with umi Shoes

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UMI Back to School Shoes Tucker has been back to school for a few weeks now. With Fall about to begin on Thursday, the cooler weather has begun to creep up on us. With cooler weather comes bringing out the Fall and warmer clothes. umi Shoes has so many adorable shoes for girls and boys…. [Continue Reading]

LeapFrog LeapPad Explorer Learning Tablet

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My son is in kindergarten. His little brain picks things up so fast! He is such a smart kid! While he was on summer break, we did things around the house that involved stuff that he learned at school just months before so that his mind would stay fresh and remember things that he had… [Continue Reading]

Back-to-School or Back-to-Work with iHome

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No matter where we go, we always have our iPod touches. While it makes an amazing travel tool for us all, there is a whole new way to use your iPod and your iPhone while at home. When I first saw the iHome iA91, I was giddy beyond excitement! iHome iA91 App-enhanced Dual Alarm Stereo… [Continue Reading]

Back to school with Walmart Giveaway {CLOSED}

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Tucker started Kindergarten last week. It seems like just yesterday that he was born, and now, he’s in kindergarten?? With back to school comes all the things that he needs to get ready to go back to school like a new backpack, school supplies, clothes, shoes… the list goes on and on. On top of… [Continue Reading]

umi Back to School Sale

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We love umi shoes so I wanted to pass along a great umi Back to School sale! By entering code BTSIS10 at check out, you can get a nice discount on one, or two, pairs of shoes. Go to www.umishoes.com to start shopping.

Back-to-School Essentials with eos

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Ever since I went to my first BlogHer in Chicago in 2009, I have been madly in love with a product called eos. Back then, I had received an eos lip balm in menthol. This is a tiny egg shaped lip balm. Sounds weird, huh? Actually, it’s a very genius concept. With as big as… [Continue Reading]

Back to School with Walmart and Nickelodeon’s Victorious Products

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My son starts back to school in just a few days. With so many kids getting ready for back to school, pretty much everyone is making sure they find the right deal. I know that we are! We love to shop at Walmart, and if you have a Tween that is going back to school,… [Continue Reading]

Power back to school savings with Rayovac

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Hard to believe that school is about to start… In 17 days to be exact. Not like I’m counting down or anything. We have been in school mode for a few weeks and with back to school in the mind, so is the thought on what school supplies to get. With the rise of costs,… [Continue Reading]

SpongeBob Alarm Clock

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Tucker was in Junior Kindergarten last year and while he was learning a lot numbers and telling time, this year he will be in Kindergarten and he has done a great job at learning more than ‘when to wake up’. It’s been a constant learning spree of numbers, what time the sun comes up, what… [Continue Reading]

Litter Free Lunchopolis Lunchbox

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While summer is just about over with, parents are starting to think about back-to-school shopping. We are always looking for the better deals out there, as well as products that are safe for our little ones that are going back to school. When Tucker goes back to school, I am happy to know that I… [Continue Reading]

PowerSkin: Shock-Absorbing, Battery-Boosting Smartphone Cases *Review* Love it!

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I use my iPhone so much that find myself recharging it several times during the day. When I am on a media event, I am doing that even more than I do when I am home or running local errands. I had the chance to check out a product that has not only helped keep… [Continue Reading]

Lunchables New Lunch Combinations {Closed}

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I cannot tell you how much my family loves Lunchables. Not only do the kids love them for snacks, but my son loves to take one as his school lunch from time to time and I love to have one as a treat for myself and when we travel on long road trips, I pack… [Continue Reading]

Miriam flat from Naturalizer

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Most women go shoe crazy over heels or boots, but I go ga-ga over flats. I have always loved flats because I am tall and didn’t want to tower over people, but I really got in to wearing flats about 5 years ago. Those cute and unique styles really catch my eye. I was given… [Continue Reading]

Crocs Chameleons

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On May 13th, Crocs released a fun new style of kids shoes that have my kids so excited! Crocs Chameleons are the first in the Crocs™ Chameleons line and change color in sunlight and they come in two styles – the Crocs Chameleons Translucent Clog and the Shirley Girls. Oyster/Pink Lemonade Lime/Yellow Celery/Sea Blue When… [Continue Reading]

Get a FREE Xbox 360 when you buy a Windows 7 PC!

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Being a gaming and technology family, I saw this and thought I would let you all know this amazing deal that Microsoft has going on right now! While we may be getting out of school next Friday, people are already starting to plan for the next school year – which will be here before we… [Continue Reading]

Back to School Features!

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Back to school? Already? Are we insane? Nope! While the current school year is about to end for us in a couple of weeks, we are already working to get things lined up for the 2011-2012 school year! If you have a product you would like to have featured for Back to School, please contact… [Continue Reading]

Back to School. Lunch in affordable style. Citizenpip Soup to Nuts Kit (Closed)

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Tucker starts Junior Kindergarten on Tuesday. He is so excited! I am sad to see my baby go off to school, but excited to see him start this path in his life. Some have asked me what Junior Kindergarten is; so I wanted to explain what it is with this post. Tucker had been in… [Continue Reading]

Donating items again from BlogHer. Again!

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How do  you recycle? Some of you may remember me from BlogHer 2009 in Chicago, IL. Last year, I drove from my home to Chicago, Illinois in my minivan. Why? Well, it was cost justifiable for the location, as well as I love Chicago, so I decided to take it upon myself to work with… [Continue Reading]

Interactive Kidget Widget at Family Dollar

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With back to school already in full force in our home, I wanted to share with you some Family DollarKidgets clothing and accessory information. Recently, Family Dollar launched an interactive Kidget Widget at www.kidgetwidget.com– a fun, virtual way to experience the clothing line by dressing up your very own Kidget! Are you on Facebook? Be… [Continue Reading]

Back to School with Toys R Us!

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Time for pencils. Time for books. Time to choose backpacks to complete back-to-school looks. With summer in full swing, many parents are done planning vacations and beginning to select items they need to send their kids back-to-school. To help parents prepare their kids for the classroom, Toys“R”Us stores nationwide and Toysrus.com will offer incredible deals… [Continue Reading]

Back to School with Apple – Buy a Mac & get a free iPod touch!

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With hubby and Tucker about to be going back to school, we are already in that ‘Back to School’ mode. Most people may think about Back to School with things like backpacks, crayons, khaki pants, lunch box and those busy school schedules. Well, school items go much deeper than just papers and zippered backpacks for… [Continue Reading]

Adorable Kids Clothes from Bit’z Kids NYC!

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When it comes to kids clothing, I like to buy things that not everyone out there has. I don’t want to send my child to school in the same outfit that every other child has. Recently, I saw a company online that their clothing and their entire style really sparked my interest: Bit’z Kids NYC…. [Continue Reading]

Personalized Back to School Supplies from Frecklebox

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This fall, Tucker will be starting Junior Kindergarten. He is so excited, and I have to admit that I am too. He is starting Junior Kindergarten based on his birth date, and then next year, he will go to Kindergarten. We have already started with all the school doctor check up’s, exams and even back… [Continue Reading]

Back to School with Label Daddy (Closed)

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This Fall, Tucker is going to Junior Kindergarten. He is so excited! I am so excited for him! He loves school and I love the interaction that he gets from his friends, classmates and teachers. This Summer, we will be going back to school shopping for those needed school supplies such as clothes, shoes, backpack,… [Continue Reading]

Spring Styles from Stride rite & Robeez

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We are huge Stride rite and Robeez fans. When both of the kids were babies and just starting to walk, the only shoes that I trusted their feet in were Robeez. Kambry still wears Robeez and Tucker loves his Stride rite shoes. Why? They are cool! (As he says). Yes, Stride rite are ‘cool’, but… [Continue Reading]

UMI Shoes: Perfect for this fall & Holiday attire

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UMI Shoes had our family at Hello with their adorable styles and wide variety of shoes, sandals and kids’ boots. Tucker started back to school a couple of weeks ago and he was very excited to sport his Grissom shoes in chocolate and amber. I love these because they are easy to dress up with… [Continue Reading]

We love Wet Ones Antibacterial Hands & Face Wipes! *Review & Giveaway (closed)*

I cannot tell you how many wipes we go through in our house, and on the go. We are always traveling with a wipe or some type of antibacterial. When we go to the grocery store, I wipe down the cart. When we go anywhere, we wipe down things. I have a very weak immune… [Continue Reading]

Back to School fashions from Fisher-Price & Kmart

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Back to school is in full session and fall is right around the corner. Where does the time go? This fall, Fisher-Price is a great option to dress your kids up in. I love the quality that their clothes are, the styles are trendy and the prices are very affordable. This school season, Kmart is… [Continue Reading]

Shoes for new walkers with Stride Rite *Review*

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Our kids grow way too fast. No doubt about that! When you buy kids shoes, what do you normally got for first? A lot of people may buy based strictly on price. I used to be this person, until I noticed some issues with the kids feet and how they were walking and running. Well,… [Continue Reading]

Collectible Fun with Happi Go Luckies Pens

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I have always been a huge fan of pens. Yes, I am 33, but I still love fun pens! I have found what I think is the cutest and the most fun pens for anyone of any age: Happi-Go Lucky-Pens from Jakks Pacific. Happi Go Luckies™ Pens Happi-Go Lucky-Pens are fun collectible character pens that… [Continue Reading]

Help prevent those school germs with Lysol 4-in-1 wipes *Giveaway Closed*

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Having kids and a hubby in the house, we always have messes. No doubt about that! I also have a germ phobia, so when we are cleaning up, I like knowing that I can clean up AND disinfect germs. Since school is back in full force, I am just waiting on the day where Tucker… [Continue Reading]

Go back to school with savings & style with Children’s Place

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With back to school, I want my kids to be comfortable, look good, feel good and I don’t want to spend a lot of money. Someone had recommended Children’s Place several years back, but my first thought was ‘They are too expensive’. I don’t know why I thought that because they have just about the… [Continue Reading]

Send your college student back to school with the Sunbeam Bedding Fleece Warming Throw

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Do you have a college student that is going back to school or a new student that it’s her first year of college? I can only imagine how tiny and cold those dorm rooms can get in the winter! Why not send them back to school with the Sunbeam Bedding Fleece Warming Throw? I have… [Continue Reading]

Fun new titles from Candlewick Press

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It seems like the kids were just getting out of school and here it is, back to school season – already! If there’s one thing that the kids love, its books! Candlwick Press has so many books, for just about anyone! One book that we recieved was Maisy Goes to School. The kids love this… [Continue Reading]

Elmer’s Glue Crew Recycling Program *Giveaway Closed*

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Tucker just started back to preschool this week. It is so neat seeing all the new things he is already learning and the crafts that the kids make. Elmer’s has been a classroom and a favorite in our home for years! If the product wasn’t great enough, I am very happy to learn about a… [Continue Reading]

Send your child back to school with Mabels Labels My 411 Wristbands

Tucker starts back to preschool on Monday. Monday?! Where is the time going? I swear – he was just born, right? Well, while he is at his fun field trips, I want him to be secure and to have my information at all times. Mabels Labels has a perfect product to help us parents feel… [Continue Reading]

Fun Back to School Recipes & Ideas from Sara Lee *Giveaway Closed*

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Last month, just before BlogHer, I had a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit the Sara Lee headquarters, take a tour of the entire facility and taste some yummy new things that Sara Lee had in the workings. I loved them before the summit, but I adore them even more as a company! While… [Continue Reading]

Send your kids back to school with the yummy Oscar Mayer Lunchables!

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“Mommy, I’m hungry!” Does this sound familiar? Not at all times do I have the energy to whip up a snack for the kids and to be honest, fast food is not very appealing to me as a parent. I want my kids to have a tasty snack that is better for them than some… [Continue Reading]

Back to School with Lands’ End *Review & Giveaway*

When do your kids head back to school? Some here started last week and for my son, he starts back on the 31st. It’s crazy how fast our summer went by us, isn’t it? While we are all looking for great deals on back to school clothes, don’t forget about the fabulous selection and prices… [Continue Reading]

Have fun. Connect. Get Poken! *Review & Giveaway*

In the past few months, I have done quite a bit of traveling for my blog for conferences and blog summits. I have been getting a lot of business cards from fellow bloggers, and that is great, but what if there was a quick way to connect with the people that you meet? I have… [Continue Reading]

We took the ‘Back to School’ Challenge from Walmart! *Video of our Experience!*

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What if I told you that you CAN send your kids back to school for far less than you would think? I am talking about getting your child an entire week’s worth of outfits for $50, or less? Well, I recently took the challenge to see if this was true and guess what? We got… [Continue Reading]

Avoid the spills. Get Contigo Mugs!

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Sippy cups + spills = messes Right? I know that you aren’t really ‘supposed’ to let your kids run around with sippy cups around the house. Why? Well, from my experience, sippies lead to spills and the joy of finding a cup filled with lumpy milk (uh. Gross!). Can you tell this is a regular… [Continue Reading]

Create a stylish Dorm Room easily for UNDER $500 with Sears & Kmart!

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In July, I had a wonderful experience to attend a Design Summit in Chicago hosted by Sears & Kmart. With graduates preparing to go back to college, or maybe it is their first year in college, you can help them out by creating their fabulous dorm room under $500.00. What? UNDER $500.00? You bet! With… [Continue Reading]

Back to School: Backpacks from OGIO

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As we get ready for back to school, we start thinking about what we need to get. Not only do we need to think about our kids that are going back to school, we also need to think about the older ones that may be starting their first year of college, or how about those… [Continue Reading]