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Gifts for Gardeners

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Thanks to Uncommon Goods for sponsoring this post by supplying me with products to test and review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. In the summer, I love to garden, especially in my home's annual and perennial gardens. I also have several friends who are gardeners, so I am always on the look out for great gardening gifts. I recently had the opportunity to try out some gifts from UncommonGoods that I think would make just about any gardener happy! UncommonGoods is a unique online marketplace that offers handmade and high-quality products from artists and Continue reading...

Beautiful curved head board in a master bedroom with blue and gray quilt

Creating a Restful Bedroom & New Sheets

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Thanks to Mellanni Fine Linens for sponsoring this post. I received free linens in exchange for this review. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. This post contains Amazon affiliate links. This year, I've been hard at work improving my home for me and my family. Lately, I've turned my attention to my home's master bedroom. I'd love to make the room a beautiful and restful spot for me and my husband to enjoy. So, I was thrilled when I was given the opportunity to review a new bed linen set for my bedroom's king-sized bed. I used to be all about using colorful Continue reading...

XFinity blogger event

The Perks of Being a Blogger & Nest Giveaway

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Wow, Xfinity has a lot more to offer families than I knew! A big thanks to them for partnering with me to bring you this post. #XfinityMoms   This past February, I reached my fourth anniversary as a blogger. The years have flown by quickly! I enjoy being a blogger. I get to meet other bloggers, try great products and work with reputable brands and companies. I often learn about brands and products that become my favorites. For instance, last week, I was invited to a new XFinity store in Lawrenceville, NJ. There, at this beautiful new store, I got to learn more about XFinity's services Continue reading...

Fruit bar sundaes are a refreshing alternative to ice cream sundaes

Summer Fruit Bar Sundaes & Sweepstakes

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SnackBrighter #CollectiveBias   Lately, I have been aiming to get more fruits and vegetables into my family's diet. One way I've been doing that is by serving main-dish salads for dinner. I've also been looking for other ways to add more fruits and veggies to our diet! Recently, for a surprise afternoon snack, I served my kids fruit bar sundaes. I used the same kind of toppings that I'd use on regular ice cream sundaes. I found that the fruit bar sundaes Continue reading...

glass of water

Water & Your Health #SeeWaterClearly

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*Thanks to Hellenbrand for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own.   Contaminated drinking water has been in the news lately, so everyone knows that having safe and clean drinking water for you and your family is important. Even if your home gets city water, it can still contain contaminants that could make the water unsafe for both you and your home. (Check out this Hellenbrand infographic to see how water can pick up contaminants on the way to your home.) I've been trying to drink more water lately. I know I don't drink enough water, and Continue reading...

teriayki salmon and broccoli

Teriyaki Salmon and Broccoli

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SamsClubMag #CollectiveBias Now that spring is almost here, I've been working to lighten up my family's diet and serve healthier meals. My kids love Japanese Food and teriyaki sauce, so I decided to make teriyaki salmon with broccoli one night for dinner. The fun part of the meal is that I served our dinner with chopsticks, which both my kids and I are hoping to get better at using! It turns out that broccoli was highlighted as the superfood of the month for Continue reading...

Meaningful Beauty product review. Cindy Crawford's beauty regimen firms, softens and protects skin, and is even good for those with sensitive skin.

Meaningful Beauty Product Review

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“This post was sponsored by Meaningful Beauty as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” When I was younger, I used to take great care of my skin. I washed my face morning and night, and I moisturized twice daily. But as life got busier, I was lucky if I even washed my face at all before going to bed! I consider myself lucky to have been given the chance to use Cindy Crawford's Meaningful Beauty facial care regimen. With products specially formulated to moisturize, firm, renew and refresh skin, the Continue reading...

Influencer Marketing for Dummies has lots of valuable information for bloggers on how to work with brands

Book Review: Influencer Marketing for Dummies

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In February, I will reach my fourth anniversary as a blogger! It's been a fun journey! I love to learn new things about blogging and improve my craft and my business! I'm thrilled to be one of the first to review the new book, "Influencer Marketing for Dummies" by Kristy Sammis, Cat Lincoln and Stefania Pomponi (with Jenny Ng, Edita Gassmann Rodriguez and Judy Zhou). I was very interested to read the book, because as a blogger, I often work with brands to experience and review their products and to share what I like with my readers! When brands and companies work with Continue reading...

In 2016, I plan to use my Meaningful Beauty products to improve my skin

Meaningful Beauty Review: First Impressions

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“This post was sponsored by Meaningful Beauty as part of a Influencer Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.” It's a new year -- in 2016, I hope to work toward a new and better me! As a mom, I often don't take the best care of myself, so I am glad I've been offered the opportunity to try the Meaningful Beauty products used by Cindy Crawford. My beauty routine usually includes washing my face in a hurry with soap and water and maybe following up at night with a moisturizer and in the morning with some sunscreen. I am Continue reading...

The Just Dance video game for the Wii makes for a fun holiday gift for kids and tweens!

How to Host a Fun Holiday Party for Tweens

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This month, I am hosting a mini Christmas and holiday get-together for my tweens at our home. I think the party will be a good opportunity for my daughters to enjoy some fun times with their friends. Hosting a party with a bunch of tween girls can make any mom nervous, so I'm working with my daughters to plan ahead! We are hoping to keep everyone occupied and happy during the three-hour party.  We've put together a starting list of activities and items to have at their tween holiday party. How to Host a Fun Tween Holiday Party Provide Food: Food Continue reading...

Vintage and antique diamond rings that would be perfect for a holiday engagement!

Vintage & Antique Diamond Rings for the Holidays

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This post was sponsored by VintageDiamondRing.com. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Looking to get engaged this holiday season or just searching for vintage or antique jewelry? If you are, I would like to let you know about VintageDiamondRing.com, an online shop that sells beautiful antique, vintage and retro diamond rings and engagement rings. If you are searching for a unique gift or engagement ring this Christmas season, VintageDiamondRing.com is for you! It's interesting to see how diamond engagement rings have changed over the years! While  many of Continue reading...

I love my Rubbermaid food storage containers for the holidays

Banana Muffins & Rubbermaid Food Storage Containers

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“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central forRubbermaid. I received product samples to facilitate my review as well as a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” Hi, everyone! Hope you survived the food-fest this past Thanksgiving weekend! If your family is like mine, you crammed in several visits with family and friends over the holiday weekend! For us, the Christmas holiday also means lots of parties and get-togethers! For Thanksgiving, my family and I got together with really good friends (friends that are like family) in Philadelphia -- Continue reading...

NJ lottery ticket holiday countdown calendar -- a fun countdown calendar for adults!

Holiday Countdown Calendar with New Jersey Holiday Instant Games

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This post was sponsored by NJ Lottery as part of a blog campaign for Blog Meets Brand. Disclaimer: You must be 18 or older to buy a lottery ticket. Please place responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER®.   Every winter holiday season, I make a countdown or advent calendar for my kids. Having a holiday or Christmas countdown calendar makes counting down to the holiday season more fun! This year, I wanted to get my husband in on the fun. He and I usually exchange New Jersey lottery tickets on Christmas day, so I thought it would be nice to make a Continue reading...

If your child plays a musical instrument, be sure to stop by Music & Arts November Upgrade Your Sound event!

Music & Arts Upgrade Your Sound November Deal

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Thanks to The Network Niche. Today's post is sponsored by Music & Arts.” #MusicArtsUYS My daughters and I love playing musical instruments! One daughter has been playing the piano for about five years, while the other daughter starting out playing the recorder and then switched to the flute. Now, my other daughter is also playing the flute. My daughter first rented her flute through her school's band program through Music & Arts, but when she decided to continue playing the flute in middle school and be in the school band, we decided to upgrade her instrument. We Continue reading...

Love this beautiful antique and vintage fall decor from antiquefarmhouse.com!

Fall Antique and Vintage Decor for Your Home

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*Thanks to AntiqueFarmhouse.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Now that we're into October, I am totally embracing fall! I love the beautiful autumn leaves, the crisp and cool air, pumpkins and beautiful colorful mums! So I am really interested in adding beautiful fall touches to my home! I recently discovered AntiqueFarmhouse.com, an online shop with many beautiful antique and vintage fall decor -- they have so many items that I'd love to feature in my home!  I particularly love the embroidered feathers throw pillow. I love adding Continue reading...

Just $5 can help Cigna and Samahope save the life of a mom and her baby during childbirth.

Help Save 10,000 Lives This Year

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“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of Influence Central for the Cigna Foundation, in partnership with Samahope. I received a promotional item to thank me for my participation.” When I had my twin daughters more than a decade ago, I was lucky that I had access to excellent healthcare that I could afford. My pregnancy was a high-risk one, and I was carefully monitored throughout my pregnancy -- without costing me a fortune. Nevertheless, I wound up having to delivery my babies two months early. Luckily, with more expert medical care, everything turned out well. Many women Continue reading...

Fun Halloween gifts for this holiday season

Sweet Personalized Halloween Gifts

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*Thanks to giftsforyounow.com for sponsoring this post. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% my own. Halloween is a sweet time of year, and it's not just because of the candy! I adore all the fun times I share with my family during the Halloween season -- there's the trick or treating together, fun autumn gatherings and fall decorating. I've put a little wish list together of items that I think will help make the Halloween season even more fun for me and my family! To welcome trick or treaters to our home, I love the look of a personalized Halloween doormat. I think Continue reading...

A decorated gift box makes great storage for storage of gear for cell phones and electronics

Charging & Organizing Electronics with Energizer® EcoAdvanced™ Batteries

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser.  All opinions are mine alone. #BringingInnovation#CollectiveBias This post contains affiliate links.   Now that my kids are tweens, electronics have replaced many of their cute toys -- instead of playing with stuffed animals and dollhouses, it's all about the Wii, iPods, Kindles and iPhones. Which is fine -- my kids can be quite creative on their iPods and iPhones and use cool new apps to edit images and videos! But since my daughters usually have some sort of electronic device at their Continue reading...

These beautiful baskets are sold at Macy's and help women and their families in Rwanda.

Rwanda Path to Peace Baskets at Macy’s

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“This post is sponsored by Everywhere Agency; however, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own.“ My family and I recently stayed at a local resort whose walls were decorated with beautiful, hand-woven African baskets. I was hoping to purchase one for my home, but was disappointed that none were for sale. So, I was thrilled just the other day when a gorgeous red and white basket from Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace program arrived on my doorstep. Baskets like mine are sold in stores and online through Macy’s Rwanda Path to Peace program. Macy's sale of these baskets helps Continue reading...

Create and easy Halloween tablescape with Kraft paper, Hershey's candy, magic markers, Halloween die-cuts and stencils!

Easy and Quick Halloween Party Tablescape

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This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #TrickOrSweet#CollectiveBias Halloween is on a Saturday this year, so it's a perfect day to host a party! My daughters are tweens now, so they'd love to have some friends over for a get-together before they go out trick or treating! But my daughters' schedules are so busy, so I came up with an inexpensive Halloween tablescape and table runner that can be thrown together in just minutes! This tablescape is perfect for setting up a buffet of pizza and of course ... some yummy Continue reading...

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