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FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Are you a fan of holiday cards ?  I am a fan of "snail mail" in general and during the holidays, I get so excited every time I go to the mailbox.  I can't say that the rest of the year, since it seems like no one likes to send written letters and all that is in the box is bills or junk mail.  Christmas though, yep...  Every time I see a card, I get all giddy... I love the photo cards, as it is so cute to see the photos that were chosen for the cards.  Growing up, I remember my parents would get so many cards, I loved the thought of the older I got the number of family photo cards that I would receive.  Seems as though facebook and text messaging is killing my dreams man!    Now, mo...

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Growing up, we always had a tree.  A beautiful tree full of great ornaments and memories of years gone by.  I never had a real tree.  NEVER.  Each year, my mom would get my dad to get the tree out of storage, then she would decorate.  When I moved out on my own, we bought a cheap little tree and a couple of ornaments to go on it. Nothing fancy, but it was a tree.  When I got married, I wanted to have a pre-lit tree so bad that I could not stand it (I don't mind decorating the tree, but those lights... man that drives me nuts!)  Marc and I had a deal, he would string the lights on it, I would do the ornaments... and that was how it was...UNTIL we bought a beautiful artificial tree on sale- PRE LIT! I was thrilled with our purchase and that was how it has been.  Until a couple years ago. He got in his mind that he wanted to go get a real tree...  It was a big deal as we took Broxton to the tree farm and purchased one... Talk about making memor...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. If you have been around the last few days on here, you might have seen that Nickelodeon is preparing spongebob fans for all sorts of great wish items this holiday season...  Well, no need to worry - Calling all Dora fans!   Celebrate with Dora is perfect for you!  From Birthdays to Christmas and even Halloween, they have you covered with a 3 DVD collection, being released on September 9th!   Dora the Explorer: Celebrate with Dora Episode Synopses: Dora the Explorer: Dora’s Christmas! A Present for Santa It’s Christmas Eve! In the spirit of giving, Dora and Boots trek to the North Pole to deliver a present to Santa. Rapido Tico Boots waits for a new toy fire...

FTC Compliant Review Policy: The product(s) featured in this review were provided free of cost to me by the manufacturer or representing PR agency for the sole purpose of product testing. Opinions expressed are my own and are NOT influenced by monetary compensation. Looks like Spongebob fans are in for a real treat this holiday season! You might wonder why... Well, it was announced that SpongeBob Scary Pants was being released for Halloween...  and now,  I get to tell you that Holidays with Spongebob is being release on September 9th. Once again, just in time for the holidays, if you are one to start buying early to avoid the madness... This  DVD  will include holidays such as Halloween, Christmas and even Valentines Day!    Episodes include: SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS HALLOWEEN: Scaredy Pants Imitation Krabs Frankendoodle I Was a Teenage Gary Squidward the Unfriendly Ghost The Secret Box Band Geeks Welcome to the...

Broxton isn't at the age that he goes to school yet, but the boys do... So, I know that they like to eat, I was trying to get suggestions... Last time they were here, I sent home several easy recipes for them to make in the crockpot... This time, I am sharing my new secret... Tyson Chicken Mini Sandwiches! You can read my Google Plus Story all about my adventure to get them this week . No matter what the occasion, they really are great to eat! Broxton could not wait until his brothers were here... He had to go ahead and enjoy one before they arrived.  He loves them, but more often than not... He eats them plain! The boys arrived and they were able to try my newest find... One wanted mayonnaise and mustard.   Plain.  Everything is always Plain. Not very picky... However I prepare it, as long as it isn't totally nuts, he will try it. When you have different schedules and kids coming and going at all different times, it makes sense to have someth...