pickURgift – Create a Reverse Wish List | #pickURgift #Giveaway (12/16)

This post is part of a sponsored campaign with Those Media Girls and pickURgift. All thoughts and opinions are my own. For the past several years, the hubby and I have geeked all out when it comes to our Christmas list.  We make a color coded spreadsheet with what we've already purchased or reviewed for Christmas gifts for the kids as well as items that we still need to grab!  Our hope is that we're organized, fair, and not stuck with last minute shopping because we've forgotten something.  The problem is, this can be quite cumbersome when it comes to…
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Straight No Chaser: The 12 Days of Christmas | #christmas #music

I'm always looking for new songs to listen to or post about.  In my quest for some pretty awesome Christmas renditions, this one stood out as one of the most fun!  Right up there with one of my other favorite fun ones, "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen/We Three Kings" by Bare Naked Ladies and Sar h McLachlan.  It's not that it's funny or offbeat, but I love the fun/funky harmonies in that one. However,  I think this is my favorite version of this or :) If you want to follow along with (some of) the words, this one is kinda…
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KMART Fab 15 LeapPad Ultra Tablet | #Giveaway Ends 12/11

Now that you know how much our family loves the LeapPad Ultra, here is your chance to win one for your family for Christmas! With so many toys and gadgets and gizmos on the market (and on Christmas lists) these days, it's really hard to decide what to get the kiddos that not only fit into your budget, but also fit into the space you have at home.  It's not always about how many gifts you give your kiddos, but about the thought behind the gifts they will truly appreciate. Make sure you check out the KMART Fab 15 Gift…
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Casecrown Review – They cover more than just your devices! | #tech #electronics #charity

When was the last time you found an awesome product and "I really wish I would have found them last week!!"  When you have four kids, one of the most important products you will probably ever own is a protective case for your electronic devices. Casecrown has some really cool cases that you need not next now. You see, before I received my new Casecrown Epic Standby Case for my Kindle Fire in the mail, after having it for a month shy of two years, my boys (suspecting the minion) got a hold of it and broke it.  It looks…
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GLOSSjewelry.com Review | Designer Jewelry under $59 | #christmas

This year, I'm finding that my teen is the hardest, by far, to find gifts for.  Her preferences change with the wind, so every other day, she's got a new Santa gift in mind.  She wants a new no   a new bedroom oh hold a phone wait, oh, back to the TV.  The one thing that I can always depend on to be constant with her is that she loves jewelry.  has made it easy for moms like me to shop for affordable, fun jewelry! Perfect for finding the ideal 30 year anniversary gift. hand-crafted designer jewelry for under…
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Inflatable Ham | #WordlessWednesday #WW

You all know that I'm no photographer.  I can't take good pics, and I will never claim to be able to.  I thought this was too funny to pass up, regardless of the angle or lighting! When Andy told me that the Schwan's ham came with a "ovenable" bag, we laughed at the word, wondering if it really was a   I guess I never really expected it to, but then again, what else would a ham, in a bag, in an do?
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LeapPad Ultra Review – Ages 4-9 #Educational Tablet | #educational

As our kiddos move into more of a technical world, it's great to find companies who not only keep up with the times, but also offer affordable and durable products for the smaller hands in the family.  The LeapPad Ultra is a great, beginner tablet for kids that not only entertains, but educates kids as well. LeapPad Ultra Review LeapFrog LeapPad Ultra Kids' Learning Tablet - $ (Great for Christmas!) Features • LeapPad™ Ultra is the 100% kid-perfect learning tablet that is built kid-tough with a 7" hi-res screen and Wi-Fi with kid-safe Web. • Kid-safe out of the box,…
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Groupon Coupon Code $5 off (11/25 only!) | #coupon #cyberweek

Get in on this Groupon Deal to kick off Cyber Week!  Take advantage of this Groupon Coupon Code for $5 off Take $5 off orders $15 or more* Use code: 5OFF15 Valid: starting at Noon est. on 11/25 only *limited quantity available, one use per customer Click here to use this coupon code!
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