Susan G Komen’s political stunt hurts more than they realize

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If you have been keeping up with Susan G Komen’s horribly bad political stunt, then you may be interested in hearing what all sides are saying. When I first heard about Susan G Komen pulling their funds towards Planned Parenthood, my stomach turned. Why? Well, here’s my story. There have been many times that Planned… [Continue Reading]

I’m a big helper! Chore & Allowance Chart *Download Available*

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I have searched high and low for a chore chart that would phase my 6 1/2 year old. So far, nothing has sparked his interest, so I decided to create my own ‘I Can Do!’ Chore & Allowance Chart. The ones that I came across to either download or purchase seemed a bit too basic… [Continue Reading]

Oh HP, why do you do this?

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This morning, I thought I’d pull out my previous HP Laptop and format it for the kids to use for PBS games online and learning websites, but it has other thoughts. In the short time frame that I have had this PC, it has crashed more times than the sun has set. Ok, so not… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Playing Little Mama

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Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Crock-Pot Recipe

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I have been playing around with ingredients lately and I bought a pork tenderloin to try out. I love teriyaki sauce so I thought I’d give it a whirl with a pork tenderloin. Teriyaki Pork Tenderloin Crock-Pot Recipe 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds pork tenderloin 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce 1 cup chicken broth, or… [Continue Reading]

Suffering from Year Round Allergies? Helpful Allergy Information from AAFA

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An estimated 50 million Americans suffer from allergies. That equals 17 million trips to the doctor each year and more than $7 billion in annual costs for families. That’s a lot of time and money! So what can proper diagnosis and treatment mean for year-round or seasonal sufferers? Dr. Linda Dahl, a board certified otolaryngologist,… [Continue Reading]

Not so Wordless Wednesday: New Lives

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This is a not-so-wordless-Wednesday. I had the pleasure to be with Jenna from Love of Baby yesterday as she gave birth to identical twin baby boys. On January 4, 2012, two beautiful baby boys were born to a family full of pure love! 4:05pm: Baby A, Lucas Michael – 5 lbs, 4 oz 4:13pm: Baby… [Continue Reading]

New Years Eve – Movie, Jammies & Snacking Day!

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What are your New Years plans? While most people are getting dolled up and ready to head out on the town, our plans include: Brisket is in the crockpot for some brisket sliders BBQ Smokeys & Crockpot queso are in the other crockpots for snacking throughout the day  Redbox movies are rented for movies all… [Continue Reading]

Tucker’s wrestling tournament … he placed FIRST!

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Out of all the kids in Tucker’s wrestling class, he placed FIRST!

Inside Cookie HQ To Create The Perfect Holiday Cookie

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Looking to make the perfect holiday cookie? Check out this recipe for Peanut Butter Blossoms! Linda Stahl from Hershey’s Kitchens and Kristen Olson from the Betty Crocker Kitchens shot this video for us from inside Cookie HQ in Hershey, PA. Great for the holidays! For more information, visit http://www.hersheys.com/recipes.aspx

Wordless Wednesday: Gingerbread School Project

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One Blessed Blogger!

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I am so blessed to work with so many amazing companies, PR firms, fellow bloggers and have met some amazing friends during my path of blogging. I wanted to tell Mom It Forward a HUGE thank you for the gift that arrived to my home today. How adorable is this? It’s from Williams-Sonoma. When I… [Continue Reading]

Apps to get you through the holidays

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If you are anything like I am, I like to plan everything that I can from gifts that we are giving, cooking recipes and even down to travel pack lists. iTunes is here to help! The App Store gives users access to the world’s largest catalog of apps with over 500,000 apps available to consumers… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Decorating Gamaw’s Tree

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Affordable Craft Supplies

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With the holidays just around the corner, we have been looking for affordable craft supplies for the kids to make tree decorations, as well as for my 6 year old to make fun gifts for his school friends. Most local retailers for craft supplies can get a bit more expensive than I’d like to spend…. [Continue Reading]

Our Holiday Cards and my personal challenge!

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I was going to hand make our holiday cards this year, but with our sudden Texas trip, I didn’t have time to get them made and print them at home, so I decided to check in to a few places where I could pick them up locally the same day, and take with us next… [Continue Reading]

24 days of gifts

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Tomorrow morning, we start 24 day of gifts for the kids. I did something like this last year, but not to this extent. While the kids will have their gifts from us, and Santa will make his appearance, I thought it would be fun to do one gift a day, per child, for 24 days… [Continue Reading]

Not so Wordless Wednesday: “The Stare”

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When we had someone snap a family picture for our holiday cards.. this is the look my son gave in 5 of the 6 pictures. In other words… I had a friend morph two different pictures of our family in a group so that it would give us a decent picture for our holiday cards…. [Continue Reading]

Best Buy Twitter Party with $500 in prizes Tuesday 11/22

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I am a very technical person. More like a techy geek. Anytime I want to get my hands on the latest gadget or when I am in the market for a new PC, I go to Best Buy where I know that I can see the PC in person and ask questions. If you are… [Continue Reading]

Inside the mind of a 6 year old architect

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Give him a stick of glue, a package with bubble wrap, a clip and a box and what do you have? A parking garage.

Do you ‘LIKE’ Mommy Goggles on Facebook?

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Do you LIKE us on Facebook? If not, you should! Be sure to visit our Facebook page, share with your friends and like us! https://www.facebook.com/MommyGogglesBlog

List of Harry Potter Movies in Order

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I will admit that when I first heard about the craze for Harry Potter, I thought people were beyond insane over some dumb kids’ movie. Here I am, in my 30’s and I LOVE Harry Potter! The overall storyline is addicting and written so well! Are you looking to get up to speed on the… [Continue Reading]

Twitter Faceoff

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I saw this posted over at MomDot and I seriously cannot stop laughing! This is awesome! I did this between Jenna at Love Of Baby Online and myself. I have some others I will be doing this to, but I have to contain the snorting. If you do this, be sure to post here and… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: First snow fall

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Wordless Wednesday: Sweetest Words

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Holiday Gift Guide Submissions

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Halloween has come and past. We are officially 53 days away from Christmas. Can you believe it? Less than 2 months…. already! Are you looking to get your item and business promoted for the holidays? Contact us! If you are looking to submit to our holiday gift guide, or if you are looking for those… [Continue Reading]

Smucker’s Event – Our Family Table

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As this post goes live to my feed, I will be either in a car in route to the airport at 4:00 in the morning, or on a place in the air heading to Akron, Ohio. A car picks me at 3:45 in the morning on Tuesday. *yawn* Where am I going? Well, in late… [Continue Reading]

Sandpiper Spooktakular with Club Med & Party City!

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What are your Halloween Plans? What if I were to tell you that you could have your family Halloween fun, but within a resort and with Party City? If you were to ask me months ago, I would have started saving and booking because this sounds like an amazing and fun family trip! Club Med… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: How much is that kitty in the window?

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Fresh For Fall – Bold New Colors!

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We bought our 1900 home 3 years ago. While it was new to us and our first home, it is well over 100 years old. We literally bought this home during a weekend visit to a town that we were relocating to, so we were on a tight time frame and we knew what we… [Continue Reading]

Halloween Safety Tips

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We decorate for Halloween and go Trick-or-Treating every year, yet most of us never realize all the dangers that come along with Halloween. Every Halloween, potentially flammable costumes and improperly-used decorations contribute to a significant increase in burn-related injuries, home fires and accidents. With about 1,170 home structure fires beginning with decorations, UL (Underwriters Laboratories),… [Continue Reading]

Protect your memories with SentrySafe Giveaway! {Closed}

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We bought our home 3 years ago, and at that time, we never really thought about “What happens to our important papers if our house was to catch fire?” We started thinking about this recently with the West Texas fires and state wide fire ban about our valuables like the deed to our home, all… [Continue Reading]

Don’t be a prick. Be nice to your neighbors. Shut your dog(s) up!

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I have to post this because I know my neighbors all around me read my blog. What can I say….  I track my visitors. I grew up with dogs. I loved dogs. Loved – past tense. I can say that I completely despise barking dogs with every bit of passion within me. What I dislike… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Kindergarten Cutie!

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Toting Texas with me!

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Greetings from the Lone Star State! I came to Texas early Saturday morning to welcome my brother home from the Navy, and to visit with everyone and take back some of my grandmother’s antique furniture. Let’s just say that I had to rent a Uhaul trailer. That, my folks, is how I roll! I am… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Lemme at ‘em!

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Life & Car Insurance

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Purchasing multiple insurance covers like life insurance and car insurance from the same company could help you save money, as many friendly societies will give a discounted rate.

Rest in Peace Steve Jobs – You were the Apple in our eyes!

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When I heard about the passing of Steve Jobs, my heart sank. My house is powered by Apple products, my kids use Apple products, I travel with Apple products. My family’s tribute to Steve Jobs. You were a genius that my family truly appreciates, even though you have passed. May you rest in peace, Steve… [Continue Reading]

Cyber-Bullying Prevention tips from uKnowKids

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As a victim of Cyber-Bullying for several years now, I wanted to let you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Awareness month. It has been said that kids are the main victims, but adults are just victims just as much, if not more. As a victim myself, any word shared is another victim that… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Hey! YOU! Wrong chord!

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My birthday rockstar princess!

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M iss Kambry’s 4th birthday was sooooooo much fun today! Literally, it was 6 hours of pure sugar high adrenaline and giggles. I had bought this outfit for her two weeks ago and it looked so much like what Kambry’s personality was.. and I think I was right. What do you think?

Happy 4th Birthday Kambry Paige!

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4 years ago, on October 1, 2007…. Kambry Paige came in to our lives. Happy Birthday baby girl! We love you! The day you were born was so magical! Tucker wasn’t too sure what to think. We giggle at all your bubbles… to this day. We still agree that you are cute as a button…… [Continue Reading]

Cyber Bullying affects real lives. Take a stand!

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When it comes to bullying and cyber-bullying, kids aren’t the only victims. Adults are as well. As a victim of cyber-bullying of several years now, I am here to help MTV spread awareness with their ‘A Thin Line’ campaign. The more awareness that we can spread, the more we can help prevent this with adults,… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Picture Day!

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Friday Afternoon Xray Adventures

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Oh, the joys of having a son…… We get adventures like these. He is smiling. Can you see that? No, really…. He was smiling. CHEEEESE! (He told the nurses that the camera was a bit different, but he knew to say CHEESE.) Yup. That’s my son. Isn’t he cute? Here he is… in the flesh…. [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Love Notes

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