SWAGG is a free mobile app ; (download here) that lets you shop smarter using your mobile phone. Buy, send or swap SWAGG GIFTS and organize your old school plastic gift cards. For every download of the app between now and Dec. 31, 2010, SWAGG will donate $1 to Stand Up To Cancer (SU2C) , up to $125,000. Clever Girls Collective and SWAGG are sending a pair of movie fans to the Sundance Film … [Read more...]
My First Christmases As A Mom
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I don't really talk about the past much. But while thinking of some topics for a keyword it made me think of some old stories and thought I would share. For those of you who haven't read my blog that long what you don't know is I was a teen when I had Johnny. I had just graduated high school and during my pregnancy I moved in with his Dad. Shortly after having him we broke up. Our first Christmas … [Read more...]
Build-A-Bear Workshop $25 Gift Card Giveaway! Gifts that Give Back This Holiday!
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I'm proud to be a Build-A-Bear Ambassabear! Wanna know why? Sure, they have a store that allows us to visit and make cute animals and friends with our children but that's not it. It's because Build-A-Bear does so much for so many! Did you know that they make donations to many different charities and you can help too? Gifts that Give Back: Build-A-Bear Workshop offers a variety of options for … [Read more...]
Tony Hawk: Shred- Big Air! Bigger Tricks! Xbox, PS3, and Wii
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For the past few years Johnny has been begging us for a skateboard. As a mom I still haven't been able to bring myself to get one. I get so nervous of all the things that could happen to him. To ease his let down last Christmas we bought him an Xbox Tony Hawk game. However we never got the board and he was still pretty upset with us. Since he enjoyed the game and played it quite a bit GET ON … [Read more...]
Disney’s The Sorcerer’s Apprentice on DVD and Blu-ray! Available Now!
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Magic is everywhere in Disney's "The Sorcerer's Apprentice" the fun family adventure from the creators of "National Treasure". Balthazar Blake (Nicolas Cage) is a modern-day sorcerer with his hands full defending Manhattan against dark forces. When a seemingly average kid shows hidden potential, Balthazar takes his reluctant recruit on a crash course in the art and science of magic to become … [Read more...]
Wilton’s Pre-Baked Gingerbread House Kit Is So Much Fun!
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Wilton sent me the Pre-Baked Gingerbread House Kit for the holidays. I have to admit I was immediately overwhelmed. I had always wanted to do one of them but never had. I was sent the Halloween version and went to make it multiple times but there never seemed to be enough time.You had to make the house first and then let it sit for an hour before you could move on to the fun decorating part. I was … [Read more...]
Playskool Brought Alphie Back! The Little Portable Robot Buddy!
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I can't believe that Playskool brought Alphie back! When I was little I had an Alphie and I loved it! Of course he looked like this: Now Alphie has had a makeover for the times and he is back!I am so excited that I'm able to share him now with my kids. Who better to explore the world with than someone who's new to it? This ALPHIE robot is on a "field trip" from his home planet and, with a … [Read more...]
FurReal Friends- The Newborn Series
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Does your child love animals? Want a pet? I have the perfect gift idea for you! FurReal Friends are cute little animals that want to be taken care of and fed! They talk, move, and eat! They'll make a great new friend for your little one. Out of the packaging they'd even be cute peeking out of the top of a stocking! Features Newborns need lots of love and attention and this newborn penguin … [Read more...]
Holiday Peppermint Bark Kit From Wilton!
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I love making chocolate bark around the holiday's. I love giving it to friends and family- and of course keeping some around here for us. Giving it out can sometimes be a challenge because you don't want to spend all the time making it and then fail on presentation. Not with Wilton. They take care of everything for you with the Holiday Peppermint Bark Kit! Makes 6 complete treats for gift … [Read more...]
