Radz Gone Wild Makes a Super Fun Last Day of School Gift Idea! + Giveaway

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Radz Gone Wild

I received the Radz products below in exchange for an honest review. My opinions are my own. Technically, the last day of school was supposed to be June 1st here. We no longer have built-in snow days though, so that was expected to change. We definitely didn’t allot for the full week missed due to Hurricane Sandy! So now the last day of school is June 13th, the day before my son’s birthday. I think the last day is something that should be celebrated, don’t you? After all, our kids have made it through another year of waking up before [...] Read more »

Create Your Own Summer Reading Program for Kids

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Summer Reading Program

One of the best ways to keep your kid’s brain from rotting over summer vacation is to set up a summer reading program of some sort. The great thing about summer is that no one is telling your child what to read. The choice is all theirs. At least, it should be. As long as they are reading something, it counts! There are tons of summer reading programs out there for kids. My favorite is the Scholastic Summer Challenge. Not only can kids log their minutes and earn points towards digital prizes for themselves, but the whole community of readers [...] Read more »

Loyal to A Degree Book Trailer & Promo

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Loyal to a Degree

I don’t usually talk about historical fiction much because it’s generally not my thing, but my mom has been working with the author of Loyal To A Degree, Horst Christian, to help him get his book ready for publication. I’ve heard a lot about the story and Christian’s life over the last month, and it’s too interesting not to share. The book presents a unique, inside look at history from the point of view of someone who actually lived through it. Loyal to a Degree is based on a true story about a young boy living in Nazi Germany during [...] Read more »

Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Book Blast: $50 Amazon GC Giveaway!

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Yours Affectionately, Jane Austen Was Mr. Darcy real? Is time travel really possible? For pragmatic Manhattan artist Eliza Knight the answer to both questions is absolutely, Yes! And Fitzwilliam Darcy of Pemberley Farms, Virginia is the reason why! His tale of love and romance in Regency England leaves Eliza in no doubt that Fitz Darcy is the embodiment of Jane Austen’s legendary hero. And she’s falling in love with him. But can the man who loved the inimitable Jane Austen ever love average, ordinary Eliza Knight? Eliza’s doubts grow, perhaps out of proportion, when things start to happen in the [...] Read more »

Preeclampsia: It’s Scarier than it Sounds

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Preeclampsia

May is Preeclampsia awareness month, but for someone who has dealt with this condition that can occur during pregnancy, every month is a good time to spread the word about it. It doesn’t sound like a really scary condition by the name. I mean,  it’s a “pre” condition, right? Which means it comes before the really, really scary issue. Yes, that’s true, but preeclampsia can be just as dangerous on its own without ever evolving into eclampsia. Believe me, I know. What’s so scary about Preeclampsia? To understand why the condition is so scary, you have to know a little [...] Read more »

Take the First Step to Natural Beauty with Tree Hut #NaturalBeauty

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This post brought to you by Tree Hut. All opinions are 100% mine. I live in sandals and flip flops during the summer, so I want my feet to be pretty! The thing is, I have really rough heels and I have to spend a lot of time caring for them year round to get them smooth. One line of products that I'm really interested in trying is Tree Hut. The products are available at Walmart, which means I don't have to go far or spend a ton of money to get them. What Makes Tree Hut Hand and Foot [...] Read more »

Spring’s Surprise Book Blast: Amazon and Starbucks GC Giveaway

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Spring’s Surprise Sara Michaels is single again. And she’s celebrating her thirtieth birthday with a complete spa makeover and a day of boutique shopping with her two best friends. After a ten-month battle for freedom, a long weekend in Nashville, Tennessee is just what she needs to erase the memories of a broken heart.   Jack Tanner is the soon-to-be new partner at Chester & Dorsey Development Firm. Jack’s love life has been on the back burner for years as he’s built a successful career. But the moment he meets Sara, he takes a hard look at his life and [...] Read more »

Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Quest for the Crystal Mickey Review + Activities

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We’re huge Mickey Mouse fans here, so I was thrilled to receive a copy of the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse: The Quest for the Crystal Mickey, which releases onto DVD on May 21, 2013. It’s the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, come inside…I don’t know the rest of the words.My son sings it all the time, but when I hear it, my mind automatically goes to M-I-C-K-E-Y M-O-U-S-E! Mickey Mouse Clubhouse has changed so much from when I was little, and so have the adventures! Mickey and the whole crew are always off on some sort of daring quest these days. This time, [...] Read more »

Amazing Salad Recipes for Salad Month

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Salad Recipes

As one of the pickiest eaters on the planet, I don’t eat a lot of vegetable salads. I do love fruit salad, along with pasta and potato salad. Since it’s Salad Month, and I don’t know a whole lot about the world’s favorite side dish, I turned to those who do: other amazing bloggers! Check out a few of their delicious salad recipes and celebrate Salad Month in yummy style! Amazing Salad Recipes to Celebrate Salad Month Quinoa Salad with Asparagus and Goat Cheese from OurFamilyWorld. I’ve only recently tried quinoa, and it’s pretty amazing! I’m also, oddly, a huge [...] Read more »

7 of the Most Mysteriously Beautiful Places in the World to Visit with your Family!

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7 Beautiful Places

Are you bored of the sun, sea and sand holidays which are regularly advertised by the leading travel companies? Would you like to find out more about architectural and historical wonders in different parts of the world? If you’ve answered each of these questions with a resounding yes then you should consider visiting some of the magnificent and mysterious sites outlined in this article. Nara Dreamland – Japan This Japanese theme park was opened in 1961. It featured rides such as the thrilling Screwcoaster and exhillerating Aska Rollercoaster. However, as the years passed and technology advanced, so the popularity of [...] Read more »