Mr. Potato Head has been KIDNAPPED!

August 24, 2010
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I realized today that a toy I was supposed to review, had not yet arrived.  The toy.. a Mr. Potato Head.  I contacted the nice lady who I had spoken to about the review, and she not only assured me that  the anthropomorphic spud had indeed been sent, but even sent me a copy of the [...]

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New Site Dedicated to the Funny Things Kids Say

August 24, 2010
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There is a fun new site on the web called Heard on the Playground, which is entirely dedicated to the funny stuff kids say and do.  Readers’ submit silly things their children have said, humorous kid’s pictures and add funny one one-liners to pictures the site provides.
Visitor’s can not only enjoy all the funny submissions, but [...]

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Halo SleepSack for Big Kids: Review & Giveaway

August 23, 2010
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I didn’t realize that Halo also made sleepsacks for big kids, until I was browsing the site, for this review.  They are well known for the original sleepsacks, which are acclaimed for their safety for use on infants.  My daughter had a couple of the original style sleep sacks when she was an infant, but as [...]

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Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships

August 23, 2010
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This is a Sponsored Post written by me on behalf of Woodrow Wilson. All opinions are 100% mine.
Woodrow Wilson Teaching Fellowships  help both recent college graduates and those who would like to make a mid-career change to teaching, obtain their master’s in teaching.  A $30,000 stipend is provided to complete an intensive program at one of 14 [...]

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Zazzle: Custom Products for Everyone

August 22, 2010
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I recently had the opportunity to review the services and products from Zazzle.  In case you didn’t already know, Zazzle is a website, that offers a huge array of custom products.  The selection they have available is greater than I have seen on any other site.  They go far beyond Tees, hoodies, cups and cards.  Zazzle even [...]

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The Lure of Tin Ceilings

August 20, 2010
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I have heard people say the floors sold them on a house, but I don’t think I have ever heard anyone other than myself, say “I was sold on the ceilings”.  We bought our Victorian era  fixer-upper 10 years ago, and we are still working on her.  When I get frustrated with the never-ending cycle [...]

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Mom’s Snack Wrap Recipe

August 20, 2010
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Kid’s love chicken strips, but not only do mom’s get tired of them, but sometimes they just don’t work with dieting.  I “healthied-up” the idea of fast food snack wraps , so mom’s can join the kids, and still stay on track. 

Mom’s Snack Wrap Recipe
Ingredients:
1/2 a Lavash bread (130 cal.) or light roll up option of choice
1 [...]

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Selecting Contact Lenses for Sensitive Eyes

August 20, 2010
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My husband has been wearing  framed glasses exclusively, for the last few years.  He recently decided, that he would like to try wearing contacts again, at least on the weekends.  Our daughter is getting a little older, and he doesn’t want to be encumbered by glasses, while playing with her.  
There was an issue last time he wore [...]

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Squinkies Review and Giveaway: Tiny Toys that Fascinate

August 20, 2010
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Squinkies are tiny soft and flexible dolls, which can be used with a wide array of accessories, or simply sit on the end of a pencil, to keep your child company at school. In preparation for this review, my daughter and I have,  been playing with Squinkies , for about a month now, and I [...]

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