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{Friday Sneak Peak} Who will You Ride With On Game Day?

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Have you heard the great news? Disney is giving us a new trailer for The Lone Ranger, on Super Bowl Sunday! While you are proudly supporting the Ravens or the "other team," have your snacks ready and hang on the edge of your seats for the trailer we all have been waiting for! (Is it July 3rd yet?) Check out Twitter , Facebook , Pinterest , and Google+  for more details and a sweepstakes! *I am not being compensated for sharing this information, just a huge Disney fan that is counting down the days till the movie release!

Vlogging Mommies - Mushy Love Stuff vs. Guys

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This week  we are starting a series on love! Tell us how you show love to your family, when they aren't "mushy love stuff," kind of guys. Meaning my son just told me to not hug him at the bus stop...how do you say I love you in front of your child's peers? When my Grandfather was alive he was never overly affectionate, but I kissed him on the cheek any way. How do you tell someone or show your family I love you?    Join in on the fun, and tell us the mushy love stuff. Next week we talking about Valentine's Day! Do you have plans or any surprises for your family? Do you go out to eat or make a special meal at home? Do you send Valentine's Day cards via the mail? Do you bake or make sweet treats with the kids?  Join in on the fun, and comment below! 

Wordless Wednesday - Blue Eyed Wonders

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Curious George - Where Is The Fire Dog?

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Curious George ®  Teaches Children About Pet Safety & Shelters in a Brand-New Episode -Airs Monday, February 4, 2013 on PBS KIDS® (check local listings)- Curious George , television's number one series for preschoolers, continues its seventh season  with a special episode about animal shelters premiering Monday, February 4, 2013 on PBS KIDS (check local listings). In "Where's the Fire Dog?" George's canine friend, Blaze, keeps running away from the firehouse. When Blaze winds up in the animal shelter, George and his firefighter friend Sam learn how to keep her safe by putting a tag on her collar, walking her on a leash, and making sure she's never lonely. "Kids love having pets, but some kids need help learning the best pet care practices," says Executive Producer Dorothea Gillim. "Who better than Curious George to help kids learn this?" Also airing that day is a special episode about germs. In "Toot

{CLOSED Giveaway} Send Hallmark Valentine's Day Greetings Across The Miles

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Congratulations to Kelly D. who was randomly selected as our winner, thank you to all who entered! This year, Hallmark is honoring all kinds of relationships – even across the miles. We generally think of Valentine’s Day as a time for romance…a chance to tell our sweethearts how much they mean to us (and vice versa!) And while that’s certainly true, love comes in many forms – none of which is greater than the love a mother has for her child. Parents show (and tell) their kids how much they mean year-round, but Valentine’s Day provides a special opportunity to shower little ones with notes of adoration and share gifts they’ll love now and treasure for a lifetime. My Mom lives in the Midwest, and we live on the East Coast; she was so excited by the Until We Hug Again Bunny and Bear! She loved the idea of recording her voice, with a special message, that my boys will hear every time they give the plush a hug. The process was so easy, just a press of the right foot, r

Are You Excited About LEGO KidsFest 2013 Tour?

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LEGO KidsFest Virginia February 15-17 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center My boys are counting down the days until we will travel to Richmond, Virginia to attend LEGO KidsFest!Our mini LEGO Maniacs have been building and creating their very own models, but nothing will compare to the ones we will see at LEGO KidsFest! We have been building with LEGO City sets, and cannot wait to set the many new sets and displays that will be featured! I cannot tell you how often I am asked if it is time and how many more days we have to wait for LEGO KidsFest! Raise your hand if your little LEGO Master Builder is just excited!? GENERAL INFORMATION The LEGO KidsFest is a giant traveling LEGO expo coming to Virginia’s Greater Richmond Convention Center February 15-17, 2013 .   This hands-on, educational, all-ages LEGO extravaganza features millions of LEGO bricks not to mention lots of construction zones, dozens of life-sized LEGO models and displays, LEGO Ninjago

Vlogging Mommies - Random Act of Kindness

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This week we are talking about Random Acts Of Kindness. How can you change someones day? Can your act of kindness, encourage someone else to also share the love? Have you considered paying for someones cup of coffee? Ever seen a member of the military eating with their family, and thought about paying for their meal as a way to say thank you? Have you checked in on a neighbor who has been fighting the Flu?  Join in on the fun, and tell us about your Random Act of Kindness! Next week we are starting a series on love! Tell us how you show love to your family, when they aren't "touchy feely." Meaning my son just told me to not hug him at the bus stop...how do you say I love you in front of your child's peers? When my Grandfather was alive he was never overly affectionate, but I kissed him on the cheek any way. How do you tell someone or show your family I love you?    Join in on the fun, and comment below! 

Wordless Wednesday - Foil Hats

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Grandpa Is So Cool!

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{CLOSED Giveaway} Enter To Win 4 Tickets To Opening Night of Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove

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Congratulations to Dana and her family, they are heading to Opening Night! Get ready to enjoy an action-packed ice adventure with fun for every generation in Disney On Ice presents Treasure Trove! Be part of the unforgettable journey at the  1st Mariner Arena  in  Baltimore, MD , from  February 6-10!   This musical medley of Disney classics features over 50 of your favorite Disney characters hitting the ice to share magical memories with you and your entire family. Get tangled up with Disney’s Rapunzel and Flynn and explore the worlds of your other favorite Disney princesses including Snow White, the one that started it all! Experience an adventure to Neverland with Peter Pan and Tinker Bell as they battle against Captain Hook and his pirate pals. Spectators will surely become part of the rhythm when Sebastian takes center stage during ‘Under the Sea.’ Audiences will enter the whimsical world of Wonderland as the Queen of Hearts beckons forth her Army of Cards in a perfor

Vlogging Mommies - 2013 Hurdles or Fear Of Changes?

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How is 2013 going for you? This week we are talking about the biggest hurdle or fear of keeping your goal or resolution for 2013? What scares you? Why will it be a challenge to make changes or meet the goals you have set? Join in on the fun, and tell us why you are facing a few hurdles  try to make changes in the New Year! Next week we are talking about Random Acts Of Kindness? How can you change someones day? Can your act of kindness, encourage someone else to also share the love? Have you considered paying for someones cup of coffee? Ever seen a member of the military eating with their family, and thought about paying for their meal as a way to say thank you? Have you checked in on a neighbor who has been fighting the Flu? Join us next week as we talk about small "changes," or random acts of kindness that will change someones day for the better! Join in on the fun, and comment below! 

Wordless Wednesday - Warm & Fuzzy PJs

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How Do You Say Good-bye?

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I consider myself very fortunate to still have two Grandmothers who are living. We will not talk of their ages, but I can tell you I am fascinated by the stories they have shared and the way that they lived in the prime of their lives. My Grandfather is in his last stage of life, and I am struggling to say good-bye. I consider myself lucky enough to have bonded with him over home style lunches, and many years of bowling. Although he is not my biological Grandfather, I have known and loved him since I was six years old. The amazing thing about this man is that from the moment my Mother married my Stepfather, Grandpa adored my Mother. As "outsiders," we easily could have been the black sheep of the family, but this was never the case! I will never forget the nicknames and true affection that this man showed my Mom from day one. (I cannot tell you my Mom's nickname as it is their story to tell, but my Mom has always taken it in stride and 26 years later, it is somet

{Closed} LEGO KidsFest 2013 Tour - Enter To Win 2 Tickets

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{Congratulations to Pamela H. as she was randomly drawn as the winner of (2) tickets to LEGO KidsFest tickets!} LEGO KidsFest Virginia February 15-17 at the Greater Richmond Convention Center GENERAL INFORMATION The LEGO KidsFest is a giant traveling LEGO expo coming to Virginia’s Greater Richmond Convention Center February 15-17, 2013 .   This hands-on, educational, all-ages LEGO extravaganza features millions of LEGO bricks not to mention lots of construction zones, dozens of life-sized LEGO models and displays, LEGO Ninjago and LEGO Games, group builds such as Creation Nation, live LEGO Master Builders, and so much more covering three acres of space.  Five identical sessions are available.  Tickets are $18 for kids and $20 for adults. For more information and to purchase tickets, log on to www.LEGOKidsFest.com We're excited to announce that  LEGO KidsFest  is kicking off their 2013 Tour in nearby   Richmond, Virginia,  February 15-17, 2013

{Review} Barely There® CustomFlex Fit® Everyday Comfort Push-Up Bra

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Ditch bras that pinch and live in comfort everyday. Buy one of our new CustomFlex Fit® Comfort Everyday Wirefree Push-Up and get either a CustomFlex Fit® Full Coverage or Wirefree bra FREE! (Just pay $3.25 S&H) See packaging for details. (Offer good through 2/28/13.) I am so excited to share with you the new releases from Barely There ® , I was like a little kid in a candy store when I found this box on my door step! Barely There ®  finds  happiness  in providing solutions  that make you feel great from the inside out! Inside was five new signature Barely There ®  new releases, now available at Kohl's, Macy's and JCPenney:  CustomFlex Fit® Comfort Everyday Comfort Push-Up (4588) Smart sizes give you the perfect fit, while convertible straps  give you multiple ways to wear this great look for any occasion. Second Skinnies ™ Tush n' Tummy Toning Total Romper (4J44) Shapewear with firm control that provides  solutions to define your waist, tummy,  and