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Wet Ones Sticky Situations Facebook Contest

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As a mother of four, we have had some really sticky situations through the years. Mom Central and Wet Ones® has launched a Sticky Situations Facebook Contest asking Moms to share their sticky situations and their best helpful, funny or creative tips on how to get out of those sticky situations. Submit your ideas for [...]

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Starting a New HolidayTradition ~ St. Nicholas Tea #AmericasTea

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Cozy & Warm Holiday Entertaining
One of my favorite things to do is welcome friends and neighbors into my home over the holidays. This holiday season I transformed my great room into a sparkling tea house. It is a cozy and casual space that beckons my guests to relax and unwind with their favorite beverage ~ [...]

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This Outdoor Girl Loves Her Dear Kate Undies {Coupon}

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I am an outdoor kind of girl!!! I am still climbing trees like a monkey at my (somewhere over 50) age!!! I live between the ocean and the marsh on a tiny island in Florida. I am always outside doing something. I need my clothing to move with me as I play and especially when [...]

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Cross Off Hunger During the Holidays w/Unilever #BetterTogether

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My Mission to Stop Hunger in America
I am fortunate today. I have a home, some money in the bank and plenty of good food. Not all Americans are so blessed. I was not always so blessed. Most of you know that I am passionate about, and dedicated to, solving the hunger crisis in our country. [...]

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Preparing for Cold & Flu Season with Kleenex® Brand Tissues

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Kleenex® Brand Tissues Softness Worth Sharing
I love Kleenex!! I keep a box in every room in the house, and travel packs in the car. As a child, I remember my Mother giving me my own box when I was sick. I would color all over the box with my crayons. As an artist, I have [...]

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Give the Gift of Wine from California Wine Club

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It’s almost time to have all your gifts wrapped and under the tree this year. I love to surprise those I love with a good bottle of wine. It is even better to give them a gift that will bring bottles of wine to their doorstep each month. California Wine Club has created an easy, [...]

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Keeping My Skin Hydrated During the Winter Months #HolidayGuide

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Nivea Daily Lotion – Keeping Moisturized During the Holidays
My skin is really dry this time of year…especially my feet. Sandy toes are a regular thing in my house. You see, I walk on the beach almost every day…barefooted! Lucky me…yes indeed, I am blessed to do what others only dream of. But there are a [...]

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The Holidays with California Wine Club

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California Wine Club
I received my new wine shipment from the California Wine Club recently. Last year I won a three month membership and enjoyed every bottle. This year the wines are just as good, if not better. I received two bottles from the Robledo Family Winery in the Lake Country of California – 2008 [...]

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Ninja Cooking System Test Run ~ YUMMMMMM

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You know that I attended the International Food Bloggers Conference in August. IFBC was an amazing time to connect with other foodies, eat gourmet meals and connect with food vendors. Ninja sponsored a yummy lunch on Saturday, shared a lovely presentation by Stephanie O’Dea, the A Year of Slow Cooking blogger. And each of the two-hundred participants [...]

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My Beaded Royalty Mommy Bracelet ~ A Perfect Christmas Gift

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I recently heard about the heartwarming Mommy Bracelets created by Alicia Staz of Beaded Royalty. The sterling silver beaded bracelets are a beautiful tribute to mothers. Each is handcrafted and meant as a special reminder of your children when you are not near them. They are the perfect gift for your Mother or your daughters-in-law, [...]

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The Art of the Handwritten Note and Ideal Stamps from Stamp Xpress

I love to send and receive handwritten notes. Don’t you? Even if it is just a quick “I love you” to my children, I believe it is the highest form of love and respect I can give to the recipient of my notes. It means a lot to me to preserve this special form of [...]

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My New Bluetooth Apple Magic Mouse #cbias

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Oh No!!! My wireless mouse stopped working a few weeks ago. I have been putting off getting a new one because The Apple Store is in Jacksonville…some 24 miles away and a world away from my tiny island life. But using my old USB mouse was slowing me down big time…and I can’t afford to [...]

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Got My Walgreens Loyalty Card – Did You? #BalanceRewards

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Saturday was a busy day for HIMself and me. We had so much on our to do list. We wanted to vote, peruse a few yard and estate sales and go to Walgreens.

Walgreens Loyalty Card Launch
You know I am already a fan and a member of Walgreens Prescription Club. This month Walgreens launched their Loyalty [...]

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Get Involved with Champions for Kids Dial Into Giving #DIALCFK

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Champions for Kids Dial Into Giving SIMPLE Service Project
I was given the opportunity to work on a Dial Into Giving simple service project with the Champions for Kids organization. I accepted with great enthusiasm as helping children who cannot help themselves is one of my great passions. CFK is an organization that has a mission [...]

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