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Saturday Featured Blog

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Today’s Featured Blog is Semper Wifey! This is a blog that I found recently and really enjoy. The Semper Wifey blog is all about "Discovering Humor and joy in Military Spousedom!"Semper Wifey’s said:“God blessed me with the most amazing, wonderful, and handsome husband! With a wedding, international honeymoon, and cross-country move in the span of mere days, I quickly learned the mantra of all good Marine wives: “Semper Gumby.” I am eagerly tagging alongside my Marine pilot, proud to have the role of “Marine Wife.” Hubby and I know that he has been called to this profession, that I have been called to be by his side, and that God is in control of everything…even the … [Read more...]

Cupcake Inspired Designs

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I just love cupcakes! I love making them and eating them, so why not wear them too!I searched Etsy for cupcake inspired designs and thought it would be fun to list some of my favorite finds below:Little Cupcake Hair ClipsInfant/Toddler Girls Birthday Cupcake pink Ruffle Sleeve ShirtBubble Bath Cupcake ExtravaganzaCupcake Burpcloth and Bib Set3-Pack Cupcake Hair Clips Baby GirlCute Cupcake Pet ID Tag – mixed metalCupcake Cameo NecklaceIf you like this post, please click +1 below! Thanks! … [Read more...]

Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag Giveaway (Closed)

One lucky About A Mom reader will win a Petunia Pickle Bottom Diaper Bag! Petunia Pickle bottom bags are the most fashionable and practical diaper bags for stylish moms. Petunia Pickle Bottom Bags come with a fold out changing pad and wipes container. These bags are made of high quality materials and are very well constructed. The Petunia Pickle Bottom bag pictured here (retail value $89) is the one available for this giveaway. Make sure you complete the mandatory entry. Please leave a separate comment per entry (5 points = 5 comments). Be sure to leave your email address in each comment, so we can contact you if you win.This Giveaway ends Saturday, August 20 at 11:59 PM EST. Giveaway open … [Read more...]

Have You Shopped Anna Bean Yet?

Anna Bean Inc is an adorable and affordable online shop for children's clothing and accessories! I am really impressed with the selection of items on their web site. Right now they are offering FREE Shipping on all orders through 7/31. Just enter FREESHIP at check out to get the promotion.I recently heard from Kaitlin who is the blogger for the Anna Bean Inc Blog. She explained that their blog is an extension of the Anna Bean Inc website. On the blog they discuss nursery decor ideas, diaper bag reviews, new baby products and more. They also host monthly giveaways and announce the latest coupon codes and promotions.Be sure to check out both the Anna Bean … [Read more...]

Johnsonville BOGO Coupon

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Johnsonville just released an awesome Buy One Get One Free coupon for Johnsonville Brat or Italian Package!Click here to print this great coupon.If you would like to receive email from Johnsonville regarding promotions and offers like this one, click here to sign up as a Johnsonville Enthusiast!If you like this post, please click +1 below! Thanks! … [Read more...]

New Arbys Coupon

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Here is another great Arby's coupon! Purchase an Arby's Cool Angus Deli Sandwich or Wrap and get a FREE small dring and a FREE small curly fry.Click here to print this coupon.If you like this post, please click +1 below! Thanks! … [Read more...]

Butterfly Award

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About A Mom recently won this very fun Butterfly Award from T. J. over at Measuring Flower! I just love her blog, so it was an honor to receive this award from her! I am so happy to pass it on!Accepting The AwardIn order to accept this award, here are the rules I had to follow:Link to the person who awarded you. Share 7 things about yourself. Answer the questions below. Award this to 15 bloggers. Be Sure To Stop By And Check Out Measuring Flower!7 Things About Me 1. Ive been a Tupperware lady and a Pampered Chef lady.2. I hand feed one of my dogs, otherwise she won't eat.3. I have lived in 6 different states: Florida, New York, South Carolina, California, Tennessee and Georgia.4. … [Read more...]

Time To Celebrate: Mom Has Finally Retired

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It's finally official, my mom has retired! We got everything set up yesterday with the Social Security office. Mom plans to continue working part time for a while, but the extra days off will give her body a much needed chance to rest. I look forward to seeing her have time to do more of the things she enjoys and hope she will have a chance to do some more blogging with me.I am planning a retirement party for the nursing home where she works. It's going to be a great celebration!If you liked this post, please click +1 below! Thanks! … [Read more...]

Congratulations To Our Winner

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The winner of the $20 Amazon Gift Code, chosen by Random.org is #77.Sarah said: tweet https://twitter.com/sarebstare/status/90393085032415232The winner has been notified and has 48 hours to respond.(The Winner Has Claimed Her Prize) … [Read more...]

Plaids and Stripes: My Son’s Individual Sense of Style

When the time finally arrived that my pre-teen son refused to let me choose his clothes I was a little hurt. I was also proud of his growing independence. It was time for him to develop his own individual sense of style.  What did I have to worry about anyway? His mom is a fashion diva. I’d always chosen fashionable clothing for him to wear. Shopping for clothes was something I really enjoyed and I was pretty good at it. Surely, I passed my fashion sense onto him? I let him start shopping for his own clothes and it was not long before a pattern was obvious. Lot’s of patterns! My son decided that he really liked plaid shorts. We lived in Florida and he wore shorts pretty much year … [Read more...]