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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My new office – Then and NOW!

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Can you believe that just a couple of weeks ago I was at this? And today it looks like this?!?! My desk is still a mess, yes it is. Keep in mind that we have a 1900 home with cement and original brick walls, basement and foundation. I took what once was a dungey old… [Continue Reading]

Suburgatory {ABC Premiers Wednesday 9/28 at 7:30c}

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When it comes to night time television, I can admit that I am pretty bored with what’s on. ABC has a new show, SUBURGATORY that is premiering Wednesday September 28).   SUBURGATORY Premieres Wednesday, September 28 at 8:30|7:30c on ABC You Know You’re From Suburgatory When… Your dog’s haircut is more expensive than yours. The… [Continue Reading]

Da’ Bears!

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With as much traveling as I will be doing for media events and for family events, hubby and I will be tailgating and going to the Bears game (where they will kick the Panters booties) in Chicago on October 1st at 12:00pm central time. D e ta i l s : BEARS vs. PANTHERS Sunday, October… [Continue Reading]

Windows Live Photo Gallery

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I love to take pictures, but most of all – I love to share those pictures! What would you do if you were able to create your own panoramic view using the images that you take, but don’t want to spend the money on a lens or equipment to take those pictures? What if you… [Continue Reading]

Homemade Hot Cocoa

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It’s just about that time of year where we are pulling out the fall clothes and where hot cocoa sounds oh so yummy! I looked in my cabinets only to find that hubby had drank all of our instant hot cocoa mix, so I decided to try something new. Homemade Hot Cocoa 1/2 cup sugar… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Not so spooky Wilton Cakes Halloween Birthday Cake(s)! (Trial run for October birthday!)

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Creative Energy – Pass it on!

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What is your definition of Creative Energy? Humans are very creative beings. I consider myself a very creative person with a lot of positive energy that I like to pass on to those that need it. When I see a friend that is down and in need of some cheering up, I like to pass… [Continue Reading]

Bread Machine Monkey Bread

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I use a Wolfgang Puck Bread Machine and love to make different things in it, other than just homemade bread. I have made pizza dough, as well as Monkey Bread. If you haven’t tried Monkey Bread – you are missing out! Bread Machine Monkey Bread Dough Ingredients (Put in machine in order as below) 1… [Continue Reading]

Basement Home Construction – Making progress!

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If you’ve been keeping up with my home remodeling spree, I had to share some quick updates as to where we are at right now. I took the last week to recover from a lung infection, but the progress is moving along nicely! So far, over the last month, we have gone from this… (Having… [Continue Reading]

Gallery Direct: Giving away FREE ART Every DAY!

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I LOVE art in my home. The one thing that I love is personal art. I wanted to share with you a fabulous promo that Gallery Direct is running for the month of September. Gallery Direct will be giving away free art a day … every DAY! Also, be sure to tune in September 12… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: Playful Paws

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Simple Snack. Simply Smucker’s Uncrustables!

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This post brought to you by Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. Kambry, my 3 ½ year old, is quite the picky eater. She loves applesauce, but will not eat apples. She loves spaghetti, but we have to blend the tomatoes in the sauce. She loves sandwiches, but will not eat the crust…. [Continue Reading]

Mommies don’t get sick days

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I am going on day 3 of this lung crud. What I thought was allergies from my home DIY projects to build a new office and a new laundry room (gotta love saw dust & inhaling in concrete dust), has turned in to a nasty lung infection. I’m pretty well known for bronchitis, so this… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: I don’t know WHERE she gets it from….

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Fun getaway to Hiltons of Branson!

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This post brought to you by Hiltons of Branson. All opinions are 100% mine. As a mom who is constantly traveling, there is one spot on my must-visit list, Branson. Living in the Midwest, I have always been intrigued by the many events and sights to see for all ages and would LOVE to get… [Continue Reading]

Hurricane Irene Updates! I am a survivor of Typhoon Pamela!

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Hello. I am a military brat. I was born on Guam during Typhoon Pamela. My mother still tells me, 35 years later, about how she would heat my bottle with a candle in a closet…. I don’t think I minded it. Hey, I was a baby –give me food and I am almost positive that… [Continue Reading]

It’s Back-to School Time with Campus Book Rentals!

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Is anyone you know headed back to college? There is excitement in the air this time of year, but there is also stress about the amount of money that will be spent on tuition, textbooks, fees, and so forth. Well, there is this great company called campusbookrentals.com that lets you rent your textbooks for less… [Continue Reading]

My poor Nikon is sick

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After I came back from BlogHer, I discovered that my baby (aka: Nikon D90) was sick. While she still took pictures just fine, the screen looked like this. Can you see that? Let me arrow in for ya. And another… See why I cried? Yeah. Not sure what happened, but some how the LCD screen… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: First day of kindergarten!

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Ok, so it’s not so wordless. Tucker’s first day of Kindergarten was today. I don’t know who’s more excited – him or me. I think I am because our house is in dire need of getting back in our daily routines. Summer throws us off so much with everyone home all day, every day. Tucker… [Continue Reading]

Fringe: The Complete Third Season on DVD

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If there was one type of TV shows and movies that I like, it would have to be those investigative type shows that keep me on my toes. In Season 3 of Fringe, Olivia (Anna Torv) and her alternate version switch places – wherein each Olivia becomes trapped in her respective alternate universe. If a… [Continue Reading]

We are under construction – literally!

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A huge thank you to BlogHer, all the companies at the expo & in attendance! Mommy Goggles plans on writing about each company that we talked with & received items from. Please give us time, as we are currently under home construction for a new office! Super excited to finally have a full space to… [Continue Reading]

Wordless Wednesday: This is how they roll. Literally.

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Visit Omaha! {Omaha Henry Doorly Zoo}

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Last week, my family and I had the pleasure to Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. We have lived in the southwest for 3 years now and we have been to the zoo just once – right when we moved here. The kids were pretty young (3 and almost 1), so they weren’t really too sure about… [Continue Reading]

Dear Credit Card Companies…. How to stop the junk mail!

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Please stop killing trees to mail your credit card applications to me. Daily, we get at least 10. What do I do, you ask? Do I fill them all in with my private information and mail them back? Nope. I rip them up, include a note saying ‘Do Not Mail’ and I seal them back… [Continue Reading]

Top family movie rentals from Redbox!

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We rent a lot of movies,. Our favorite place to rent from is our local Redbox. Even if we are out of town, we can rent there and return to our local Redbox. I wanted to share with you the top family rentals from 8/8 – 8/12. This week Rango tops the list of family… [Continue Reading]