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Wild Weekend Blog & Facebook Hop #9

September 30, 2011 By 11 Comments
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<br /><a href="http://www.aboutamom.com"><img src="http://aboutamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/templateIcon11.jpg" border="0" /></a>Welcome to the Wild Weekend Blog and Facebook Hop!There are two linkys below, one for your Blog and one for your Facebook Fan Page.You have both Saturday and Sunday to participate.   The Rules Are Easy Be sure to follow your host About A Mom by GFC and Facebook. Link up only your blog home page and/or Facebook fan page (all others will be deleted).Grab our button and put it somewhere on your blog, while this is not required it would sure be appreciated. Please retweet and help us spread the word about this … [Read more...]

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Why Pre-Paid Credit Cards Are A Good Idea

September 29, 2011 By 1 Comment

I have had a real love-hate relationship with credit cards over the years. I will never forget when I was approved for my first credit card at age 18. I was so proud and felt all grown up. I wish I could say that I acted totally responsible with it, but I cannot. In no time flat that hot little card was maxed out. For a long while I was making the minimum monthly payment and my balance never seemed to go down. It took me a while to figure out that credit cards were best used for emergencies and could be responsibly used to build my credit score.Credit cards are a real must these days. You need one for so many things like making reservations and rental cars. So I understand the reason why so … [Read more...]

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Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn Review

September 29, 2011 By 4 Comments
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What makes Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn so mouth-watering delicious? It is freshly popped in small batches, double sifted and hand drizzled with premium ingredients!I am a popcorn fanatic! I eat popcorn as a snack just about every evening, in front of the television. I was getting tired of the same old microwave popcorn and was ecstatic when my package of Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn arrived . Our special tasting pack from Jody’s Gourmet Popcorn included the following flavors:Cheesy JalapenoKettle CornDouble CheddarRecipe 53 Caramel CornI dove right in and ate 2 bags the day my popcorn arrived. The first flavor I tried was the Kettle Corn. It was the perfect combination of sweet and salty … [Read more...]

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Kids In The Kitchen: Homemade Gummy Worms & Bugs

September 29, 2011 By 1 Comment

For this fun recipe you will use candy and chocolate molds to make fun gummy worms and insects. I found some great worm and insect candy molds on Amazon. Ingredients:1 - 3 oz box of flavored gelatin2 - 1/4 oz packages of unflavored gelatin (Knox)1/3 cup waterDirections:Place 1/3 cup water in small saucepan. Sprinkle both the flavored and unflavored gelatin into the water. Let sit for 10 minutes. Place saucepan over medium heat and stir until gelatin is dissolved, about 2 - 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool for a couple of minutes. Transfer the gelatin mixture into a container that will be easy to pour from, to fill your molds. Pour into molds and let cool on counter top for 20 minutes … [Read more...]

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Sibu Beauty Review & Giveaway

September 28, 2011 By 52 Comments
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Sibu Beauty provides customers with a comprehensive approach to beauty from the inside out and outside in. The Sibu Beauty product line is based on the sea buckthorn berry, a powerful and distinctive whole food source that grows high in the Tibetan Himalayas. This superfruit is backed by more than 130 scientific studies demonstrating its success ataddressing a variety of needs including improved skin tone and texture, healthy aging and digestive health. Dr. Oz has helped to promote the wonders of sea buckthorn, referring to it as “The New Miracle Berry”. Sibu Beauty’s products are 100 percent natural, contain no preservatives, wheat, dairy, gluten, yeast or sodium, and are … [Read more...]

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Wonka Exceptionals Chocolate Bars Review & Giveaway

September 28, 2011 By 82 Comments
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I’m a frugal gal, but there are a few things in life that I don’t mind splurging on and chocolate is one of them. I absolutely love a good chocolate bar which is why I jumped at the opportunity to review Wonka Exceptionals Chocolate bars. I had never had Wonka Chocolate before and was not sure what to expect. After diligent taste testing, I can tell you that WonkaChocolate Exceptionals are truly exceptional!4 different varieties of Wonk Exceptional Candy Bars arrived at our door and I have an embarrassing confession. My mom and I ate all of it! We did not share with the kids, not anyone. We needed to eat a LOT of the chocolate to give you an honest review, right? We received the … [Read more...]

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Wild Wednesday Hop #10

September 27, 2011 By 16 Comments
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<br /><a href="http://aboutamom.com"><img src=" http://aboutamom.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/WildWednesdayHop8.jpg " border="0" /></a>Welcome to the Wild Wednesday Blog Hop! We hope you will hop along with us and make some new friends!The Rules Are EasyPlease follow the host About A Mom and featured blog Punk Rock Momma via Google Friend Connect.We ask that you share about this hop in a blog post or place our button in your side bar. While this is not required, it would really help us spread the word. Thanks!Link up to the home page of your blog, no giveaways please. On Wednesday try to follow as many people on the list as you can and be sure to let them know if … [Read more...]

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Win a Vacation to LEGOLAND® Florida Sweepstakes with Atlantic Luggage

September 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Atlantic Luggage for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.It seems whenever we plan a family vacation, we never seem to have enough luggage. Not to mention we still have a couple of old pieces of luggage that are really heavy and difficult to lug around. It's time for us to invest in some quality, lightweight luggage. One of the brands we will be checking into is Atlantic® brand luggage, part of the Travelpro® family of brands. Especially since they are a market leader in affordable, lightweight family luggage since 1919.Atlantic luggage is lightweight, durable and affordable. Seems to be everything a family on the go needs in luggage. … [Read more...]

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Coby SNAPP Swivel Camcorder Review

September 27, 2011 By 6 Comments
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The Coby SNAPP CAM4002 Swivel Camcorder is the perfect entry-level pocket cam on the market. It takes still pictures, as well as video making it a real value at the suggested retail price of $39.99. It features a large flip-out 2.4” LCD screen and a built-in SD/SDHC card slot offering expandable memory. The Coby SNAPP CAM4002 also comes with easy-to-use Muveevideo editing software that allows you to  edit and upload your videos to share on YouTube.FeaturesFull-color 2.4” LCD electronic viewfinderScreen flips and rotates for convenienceView recorded videos and photos on a TV with the included cableAdvanced features including still capture and digital zoom (4x)Edit video and upload to … [Read more...]

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DIY Pumpkin Facial Mask

September 27, 2011 By 3 Comments
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It’s pumpkin season and I have a great way for you to work some of that extra canned or fresh pumpkin into your beauty routine. This DIY pumpkin facial mask is good for all skin types, except extremely sensitive skin. It is perfect for use during colder, dry months. Plus, this DIY recipe will save you some money! Pumpkin contains more than 100 beneficial nutrients, which help to reverse the signs of aging. This home made pumpkin facial recipe should nourish your skin and provide a youthful glow. Benefits of Pumpkin for Skincare Pumpkin contains high levels of Vitamins A and C which are very healing to the skin and essential to maintain and repair skin tissue. Pumpkin contains … [Read more...]

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