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An Apron Full of Giveaways 03.23.10

ImaginAprons, $32 for apron Thanks so much for swinging by for our Apron Full of Giveaways! Each week we share a link list of great contests to enter all over the web. Below are the contest links to our contests … Continue reading


Homemade Fruit Fun-Fetti Cupcakes With 7 Minute Frosting

When I have trips out of town,  I let my husband do the grocery shopping for the days I am gone and get all of the fun foods that our grocery budget doesn’t normally allow. When he proudly brought home … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: March 19, 2010

Happy Freebie Friday from myself and Freebies 4 Mom.  This week Heather is giving away a $300 Apple Gift Card so be sure to head over there to enter to win and leave her a little comment to thank her … Continue reading


Retro MomAdvice 03.18.10

One Year Ago: The Cost of a Homemade Happy Meal Baked Salmon with Lemony Rice Pilaf Simplifying Your Grocery Day Planning a Staycation Two Years Ago: Target, How I Love Thee? Mommy Interview: Holly Robinson Peete A Truthful Journey & … Continue reading


Mistreating My Windows the Type-A Way

Decorating is not my thing and window treatments are really not my thing.  I think this is why I am really excited to showcase an idea for home decorating that anyone can do… especially people who don’t sew and love … Continue reading


Amy’s Notebook 03.17.10

We might have to try Kool-Aid egg dying this year (@ Gingerbread Snowflake) This candy shoppe themed party would be a fun idea for my kids (@ kara’s party ideas) These gluten-free flour tortillas look like a great gluten-free option … Continue reading


Great Reads for Moms: February ’10 Edition & a Giveaway

Sorry! This giveaway is now closed! We would like to congratulate Jodi (Commenter #3) on winning this great prize from BookSwim. Happy reading, Jodi! I am so excited to share about another month of great reading for moms and to … Continue reading


An Apron Full of Giveaways 03.16.10

Lover Dovers, $30 Thanks so much for swinging by for our Apron Full of Giveaways! Each week we share a link list of great contests to enter all over the web. Below are the contest links to our contests and … Continue reading


Delicious & Easy Cereal Bars

I am always looking for quick and easy snacks that will keep my kids satisfied until the dinner hour. I am also looking for things that require no time baking and that can be whipped up on a moment’s notice. … Continue reading


Freebie Friday: March 12, 2010

Hurray, it is finally Friday! The best part about Friday for me is Freebie Friday and I would like to thank Freebies 4 Mom for sharing their weekly dose of freebie goodness each week. Heather is giving away a $125 … Continue reading