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I am not sure exactly how many of you personally know someone that has deployed or is being deployed, but let me tell you, the USO is a great organization that is there to help. The USO has been around for what seems like a million years. It not only provides support for those serving, but also for the loved ones left behind. I will never forget being in the Atlanta airport and seeing the USO stand waiting there to greet the service members. It was a feeling that makes me so very proud to be an American. Once I became an "Army Wife" I got to see first hand how supportive the USO is. Marc has a toiletry bag that the USO gave all of them. It wasn't just the bag, it had the necessities in it: Soap, razor, shampoo, deodorant, lotion, chap-stick and more! He even said that before they deployed, the USO had an area set up to allow them to grab things they needed before they left the states. If the soldier has a layover when coming for R & R, they can take advantage of the ...

Are you one to throw the party or to just go to the party? I am normally the one just going.... My mom... Now, she does both! I was lucky enough to have the chance to review a book, Easy Entertaining for Beginners , so now the thought of hosting a get together isn't so scary. I just never really know what to do... How to do it... This book is really a great help! There are 12 Chapters: 1 My First Cocktail Party 2 Romantic Dinner for Two 3 Dinner for the In-Laws 4 Girlfriends' Tea 5 Mother's Day Brunch 6 Family Fiesta 7 Fourth of July Bash 8 Two Themed Children's Birthday Parties 9 Dinner Party with Close Friends 10 Guys' Night Out 11 My First Thanksgiving 12 Christmas Season Social So, what did I like? The simplicity of it all! This tells you: The Menu you can do (including food, drinks and even the music) The Menu includes recipes! She also includes a Checklist so that you have a great advantage to time management! (From 2 days before to as the guests arrive!) It a...

Today I would like to tell you about Tagsmania . I was so excited to find this, as Broxton used to love playing with all the tags on the toys when he was little. I thought it would be cool to have a toy with tags on it... and I guess Paul did too, as he created Tagsmania ! These are great for little ones to grab onto and hold their attention. I know Broxton would be considered old for the "tags" aspect of it all, but he loved the Tagasaurus he received! As soon as he got it, he immediately started hugging on him! Here is Broxton a couple days later, still loving on Rex. I loved that it was small enough that it would be great for little ones.. Not to big to scare them... But, not to small to be lost! I also loved it was small enough (and super soft) that Broxton would be able to sleep with him and it not take up the whole bed! Not to mention, the tags!!! They are all on his back and I can only imagine the fun a little one that is learning and exploring will have with them...

Growing up, I remember my Nana getting a Farmers Almanac every single year. I always thought they were so neat! It was full of so much interesting information!! You could even look up the weather! I was so excited for the piece of nostalgia when I was contacted about reviewing the Old Farmers Almanac on Jumpin Beans! It really hit me once I opened it up and saw the pages! This book has been around forever, so it must be a piece of others like it is to me... Right? Here is a neat thing I learned: Clear the air of fish smell: Hang a wet towel in the kitchen. The towel will absorb the smell. (So much more where this comes from!) From their site: The original and authentic Old Farmer's Almanac , best known for its practical information, captures the trends that define our life and times. It makes the perfect keepsake to mark 2012 as a special year! There are four editions of the Old Farmer's Almanac . In each edition all times for sunrise/sunset, moonrise/ moonset , moon's ...

I love cute kids clothing... I love it even more when it is soft. I also love when it is local! I hit the jackpot when I learned of the company, Tiny Revolutionary . Have you seen their clothes before? If you read my Day Out With Thomas 2011 post, you saw lass="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Broxton in his... From their Site: Our organic baby tees and cute baby clothes are made from the finest and most fashion-forward fabrics availabl e. Browse our beautiful selection ing -error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">oforganic baby clothes that are produced s weatshop free. Our eco -inked hip baby clothes make the perfect shower gifts while our childrens charity line, The Giving Tee , will make a child or adult birthday more special than ever before. If you're getting ready for the most important moment in your life, our 0px; border-top-width: 0px; b order-right-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px; border-style: ini...

Have you heard of the book, The Deep Black Pond by Morgan Kostival ? We were able to review it and I tell you, the photography in it is very vivid. Hard to figure out what some things are, but interesting to look at! I thought Broxton would like it, since it was about a pond and the fish, since he likes them... But, he was not really into it. Actually, he could have cared less... So, I read it, as I wanted to try and understand it... The story is about a couple of creatures that live in the Deep Black Pond. There is so much Pond Scum that it is all dark and nasty... Which leads to the creatures not being able to see much around them. That makes them a bit nervous as to what is going on around them and not being "social" with the others living in the pond. There is a King... and a Queen... and a Baron... but none socialize with each other! The photos show the King and his gold.. The Queen and her mask... the Baron and his protective bubble... and "cuddles" the an...