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Do you know of a teacher that really made a difference in someones life? Maybe you had a teacher that really made an impression on you as a child.  Maybe it is / was a teacher for your child(ren.)  The point is this... (Just my opinion, but hey, I can say what I want to on here, right?)  Anyways, I feel that teachers don't get the recognition they deserve.  They work long hours, they spend so much of their "free time" on each student and then don't even get me started on the pay...  Not paid enough, if you ask me. 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. Zulily  is taking nominations right now for people to enter their favorite teacher to win a classroom revamp! (Read more about it below.)  Lucky for us, I have an ext...

It is hard to believe that Savannah is about to turn ONE!! As I look back on the past year, I am so excited with how much she has grown.  It never ceases to amaze me to watch the wonder of a child. Since she is turning one, I wanted to get her something to keep forever and a book from Put Me in the Story is just the right thing this time around!    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 . I was given the chance to work with Put Me in the Story for a review of two titles they teamed up with National Geographic to produce.  I did both books to Savannah for her birthday gift and of course let one be just to her from her big brother, Broxton!  Here are Savannah's new books.    Not only did I get to review these two...

Do you think you have a #zulilycutie in your life??  Well, if so, you are in luck!!! Zulily is looking for the first ever official #zulilycutie and its pretty simple to enter.   Good Luck!!!   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 . Here are some of the details: Who - YOU What - Official #ZulilyCutie campaign  When - June 6th - 17th Where - Social Media Why -  Zulily is looking!!!!   So, what is a #zulilycutie?  It’s an adorable kid with a unique style, personality and sense of fun. Above all, we’re looking for a cutie who embodies our zulily spirit. At zulily, what makes us unique is our use of real people as models to tell a story around the products our customers love. Our models are every day y...

 Have you ever eaten something and it was really good so you talk about it for a few days?  Some time back I was able to go and try a bagel from Einstein Bros Bagels and it was so good.  So good that when I set up a meeting with a friend of mine, I suggested Einstein Bros Bagels again, just so I could get that same bagel. I was recently given the chance to work with Einstein Bros Bagels in a review of a limited time menu option, keep reading, I will tell you about it in a second...  First, I want to show you a picture of THE bagel that keeps bringing me back. 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. Nova Lox .  YUM!!!  Bagel with cream cheese, onion, tomato and SALMON on it.  If you know me, you know I love Salmon.. I...

I was sent an assortment of product from Manischewitz to try out.  All thoughts are my own.   We have been on the go it seems like all the time now, so I have not had a chance to try out the products that were sent to us from Manischewitz.  I just wanted to go ahead and share this information with you so that you could enter the contest if you wanted. Good luck!! Manischewitz®   Partners with Welch’s® To Bring Welch’s Manischewitz 100% Grape Juice to Consumers Enter the #Grape4Passover Contest Now until  April 10th                                   NEWARK, NJ ( April  2016) Manischewitz®, America’s #1 Kosher Brand, is proud to announce a special partnership with Welch’s®, America’s #1 Grape Juice Brand.   Manischewitz and Welch’s have teamed up to offer consumers 100% Grap...

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 . When Broxton was born, we did not even think about getting any pacifiers for him.  We eventually did, but he never really took to them.  Maybe it was because we took so long to introduce them, who knows.  All I know is that I think babies with pacifiers in their mouth are just too stinking cute and we are going to be prepared this time around!   I know that pacifiers are like bottles, they say don't stock up on one brand until you know for certain that your little one is going to like that style/ brand.  That doesn't mean not to have any at all, they have to try them out!!!   We have a couple different ones from MAM BABY to try out.  (They even sent us an anti-colic bottle ...

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 ask someone who their hero is, I am sure you will get 5 million different answers.  I was asked to be part of the #ShareYourHero Campaign with Mrs. Fields Cookies and I was thrilled to be a part of it.  First of all, I asked my 6 year old who a hero to him was.  OF COURSE his first answer was his daddy.  Not only because he is his daddy, but also because of the military.  Then, I asked him if he could tell me what a hero was.  He said a hero is somebody that is a good person and that helps you. If you look up the definition of a hero , it says:  1.   a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities. 2. ...

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. Just received a pretty cool email and wanted to share: The Kids In Need Foundation (@KidsInNeed), a not for profit that provides free school supplies to kids who need them nationwide, is celebrating the 20th birthday of The Kids In Need Foundation with something sweet!!! Long story short - head on over to the Duck Tape website and submit your design for a cupcake themed Duck Tape Print.  If you win, you will win $5,000 and your design on the Duck Tape!  How cool is that?   

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 to my blog at all, you know how much of a fan of books I am. I love to read and I love that Broxton loves books too! Each trip to the library we leave with no less than 20 books!  I think it is awesome and we read them all, with him ready to go back to get more as soon as possible! The thing is, with his name being so different, there has never been a time when we read a book with his name in there as a character... When I heard of " put me in the story " I though that this would be great for him! At first, I thought I was going to go in a totally different direction, but then when I saw this book... I knew that this book was the one I wanted to get... What book is it?  It is " I love you so "  You might wond...

I have been sharing with you about the Second Honeymoon Contest that has been going on with Modern Greetings.  Well, they are in the final stage of the contests, with the last one being a video.  If you have a Memorable Wedding Video (or if you can make a video, telling about a memorable moment... ) then you need to be entering this!  I mean, think about it... a Second Honeymoon?!  Wouldn't that be great?  Contest #4 is just as easy as the previous contests... Just figure out what moment you want to share... Upload a video with your memorable moment (with the story behind it...) on the Modern Greeting Facebook Page.  Then, share the video with your family and friends... have them VOTE for it to be the winner... This contest runs January 4th through January 10th.   I will receive a gift code for sharing their contest with you. All thoughts and opinions are my own. 

If you love twitter, you are going to love the next phase of the Modern Greetings Second Honeymoon Contest.  As with the last, it is pretty simple... Just tweet your proposal story to Modern Greetings   and use their contest hashtag:  #MGTakeUsAway Then, visit the Modern Greetings Facebook page to complete the contest form. This contest lasts from now (December 28th) until January 3rd!          I don't know about you, but I do not know many people that would turn down a second honeymoon!  We went to New Orleans for our "honeymoon"  (about 7 months after we were married) and I can name several places I would love to go on a honeymoon to now!  What about you?  Where would you like to go? Head on over and enter now! ***** I will be given a gift card to use at Modern Greetings for sharing their contest with you.  All thoughts in this post are my own.  *****

If you love cooking... (and it seems like everyone BUT ME is cooking and baking for the holidays... ) I have something to tell you about. Diamond Nuts is finalizing the 100th year celebration of 2012 with a contest that is sure to get an entry out of most!  If you cook (or bake, I guess there is a difference, as I know some people love to cook, but hate to bake)  then head on over to the Diamond Nuts Facebook page. The contest requires that you need to enter a contest that includes...NUTS! The contest ends on December 21st and there are all sorts of prizes!  Gift Cards, Electrolux Appliances and many more are items that are up for grabs!!! Here is a recipe I found on the Diamond Nuts site: (You can search based on keyword or even nut type.) This walnut-apple pie has a streusel topping that makes this dessert extraordinary. Serve alone or accompanied with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a sliver of aged cheddar. Ingredients ...

*** UPDATED:   DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 27th. How would you like to go on a second honeymoon?  If you have dreamed of going on one... You might want to check out the Modern Greeting Second Honeymoon Contest going on... Starting December 7th at 8 am and ends December 27th at midnight you have a fun and easy contest!!!! It is called Pin It To Win It ... Just head on over to Pinterest... (Who doesn't love that site?!) - Make a board called "Modern Greetings Honeymoon Contest." - Repin their contest Pin on that board - Fill that board up with all the pins that represent everything you have dreamed up of to make the honeymoon absolutely perfect     After you are finished making the board of your dreams... Copy the URL and paste it in the form on the Modern Greetings Contest App on their Facebook Page. Want to get started?  Head on over HERE and enter your email address.  Then, pin your board and then make sure to submit it on...

As if just owning the third season of Modern Family wasn't great enough...  They are actually holding a contest! Come to find out... when you purchase Modern Family on Blu Ray, you have a code inside the case. You just go over to the Modern Family Sweepstakes Website and enter the code to see if you won. If you have the winning code, look at what you win: Modern   Family   fans can win a $20,000 home makeover which includes the following:     ●     Haley’s Hot Spot: A year of high-speed internet service – valued at $1,200     ●     Cam’s Colors: Cam’s Colors gift card to a home improvement store & wall cling featured on the show – valued at $2,000     ●     Manny’s Mojitos: Set of 8 glasses & pitcher – valued at $200  (for fruit punch)     ●     Jay’s Pool: Complete set of outdoor furnit...