October 2010

FREE shipping from HauteLook on Halloween

October 31, 2010

Looks like it’s a treat for all the savvy shoppers on Halloween! HauteLook is offering FREE shipping all Halloween weekend! If you aren’t familiar HauteLook is one of the many sites that has popped up in recent years offering exclusive online “flash sales.” They carry designer brands for women, men, kids and home. Current sales [...]

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The First Adventures of Incredible You custom book review and discount

October 29, 2010

We love books, and reading. Reading has always been a big part of my life ever since I learned to read. I have been know to stay up all night to read a book, and so far 2 of our 4 kids have inherited the gene for reading. It’s not uncommon to hear us say, [...]

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Buzzerks bug glasses Giveaway

October 29, 2010

I’m excited to be a part of the Insect Lore Buggin’ Blogger Campaign. For the next 12 months I will be sharing products that will get your kids excited about Nature, and get them outside playing. With school schedules, homework, and after school activities kids rarely have time to just play, and playing outside is [...]

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Not so Wordless Wednesday: A Room of her Own

October 27, 2010

Audrey now has a room of her own, and my office is now wherever I am. I’m happy to give up my space since I never use it when the kids are home anyway. It’s not done, but it’s a great start. New curtains, new lamps, a gorgeous and inexpensive dresser from Ikea (installation not [...]

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Suze Orman/Avon book giveaway

October 26, 2010

Avon was a big part of my life growing up. My Dad worked at Avon for years, and then my mom became a representative as a way to earn some extra money which she generously spent on our extracurricular activities. It’s a great part-time job if you have an outgoing personality, and love Avon’s product [...]

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Restaurant.com Coupon Code

October 26, 2010

UPDATE: This code is no longer valid, but Restaurant.com released a new code valid only 11/1 and 11/2 for 60% off! Save 80% off Restaurant.com $25 Gift Certificates + FREE $20 Mrs. Fields coupon!* Use code TREAT at checkout now through 10/31/10. Click on the link above and go shopping for Restaurant.com gift certificates, and [...]

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Protect your Identity Week: How to Protect your ID

October 22, 2010

NFCC (National Foundation for Credit Counseling) and the Council of Better Business Bureaus are teaming up to bring you the 3rd Annual Protect Your Identity Week , October 17-23. They are aiming to raise awareness about identity theft, and help educate consumers about how to protect themselves from ID theft, and how to get help [...]

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Sick and tired

October 20, 2010

I don’t know how many times I utter that phrase without thinking about it. I used to be more careful with my words, at least that’s my memory and I’m stickin’ to it! But this time those words are a perfect description of how I feel. I’m sick, and tired from being sick, and caring [...]

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For the love of my iPhone

October 18, 2010

I have long said I love my iPhone. It’s an invaluable tool. Whether I’m in need of directions, looking up ingredients for a recipe, checking balances online, entertaining my kids, and more. It’s like carrying my social network, my camera, my video camera, and my computer all in my pocket. It’s usually somewhere nearby. I [...]

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Book Pig: Netflix for kid’s books

October 12, 2010

I could not be more thrilled that this landed in my inbox last night. Savvy Source has partnered with BookPig.com to offer a special deal on their awesome service. Book Pig is a rental service for children’s books. Think Netflix for books. Each child in your family can have their own queue, and choose books [...]

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