The Mommy Insider – Parenting | Crafts | Atlanta Mom Blogger | Brand Ambassador | Product Reviews

The Mommy Insider – Parenting | Crafts | Atlanta Mom Blogger | Brand Ambassador | Product Reviews

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Chevrolet Traverse SUV – A Moving “Family Assistant”

I have had the opportunity to spend a few (not enough!) days with the Chevrolet Traverse LT and this vehicle makes it difficult to determine where to start! The first thing to say is that there is hardly anything that I would change about the Traverse. Keep in mind that this model has nearly everything

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Lobsterfest Is Back At Red Lobster, With 3 New Platters!

My grandfather loved Red Lobster. From what I heard, he and his girlfriend (he was a ladies man) dined at Red Lobster once a week. My grandfather was not an anomaly. Many, many people include Red Lobster in their celebratory traditions like birthdays, anniversary’s, and graduations, or even their weekly routine. There’s a reason for

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Marriott Rewards® Wants To Celebrate Its 30th Birthday With You!

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I am thrilled to be a Marriott Rewards® Ambassador during which time I will post 2 more times over the course of the next several months to share great news related to Marriott Rewards with you! Can you believe Marriott Rewards is celebrating its 30th birthday? Apparently I was 9 years old when Marriott Rewards

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‘Not A Perfect Parent’ Discussion Series: The Almost Daily Big Time Freak-Out

Not A Perfect Parent Series

This is part of my new ‘Not a Perfect Parent’ series because much to my dismay, I am not a perfect parent and I need advice sometimes often. I need to come up with a solution to a problem my 7-year-old daughter and I are dealing with. I would love to get your thoughts and advice

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4 Children’s Sneakers That Will Add Color To Your Child’s Step

Fashion & Style

Sometimes a kid’s outfit needs to be jazzed up with a little color and style. These four children’s sneakers adorably colorful and super in every way! 1 Burberry Tom Check Hi-Top Trainers Don’t let ‘trainers’ fool you. These Burberry sneakers are available for infants and girls up to size 35 (U.S. 3 1/2 girls) – $195

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Epcot® International Flower & Garden Festival Presented by HGTV March 5th – May 18th

Heading to Walt Disney World this Spring? Starting March 5th at Epcot® is the International Flower & Garden Festival Presented by HGTV! From toddler’s to adults there is something for everyone during the 10 week event. Topiaries of some of your favorite Disney characters including: Mickey, Minnie and Pluto Disney•Pixar Buzz Lightyear Mater’s Parts, Plants &

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Moleskine Mickey Mouse Notebook

Disney

It’s hard to believe but Spring Break is coming up in less than 3 months and school will be out in about 5 months. With school breaks comes vacation and many, many families travel to Disney World and Disney Land during school breaks each year. When planning your trip to Disney, keep track of your

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Pivot Power Genius Makes Life Easier

2013 Holiday Gift Guide

The Pivot Power Genius is a smart power strip outlet. Anything that’s plugged into two of the four outlets can be controlled through an app on your mobile device called Wink. If you forgot to turn off the light in the bedroom, it can be done remotely from anywhere. You can even schedule when the

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Fashion & Style Guide: 6 Beanies Under $50

Fashion & Style

If it is below 50 degrees outside, you’ll find me bundled up. About the only thing I enjoy about winter is wearing cozy clothes. I don’t like not getting to go outside the with the kids without having the bundle up, looking out the windows and seeing leafless trees, and getting into a cold

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5 Fancasual (Fancy + Casual) Dresses For Little Girls Sizes 4-14

Madelyn, my 7-year-old, informed me a few days ago that she is ready to clean her closet of any dresses she hasn’t worn in a few days. A few days? She said that if she hasn’t worn them in a few days they aren’t a favorite and should be given to a little girl who

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Fashion Love: 4 Favorite Booties For Fall/Winter

Fashion & Style

I got my fall/winter clothes down from the attic a few days ago and while I’m happy to have warm clothes to wear again, I’m not thrilled with my options. My fall and winter clothes consist of skinny jeans, corduroys, and black GAP and Old Navy sweaters. That’s right, I’ll be wearing skinny jeans

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Viceroy Miami Hotel – Great for a Family Vacation or Romantic Miami Getaway

Travel

If you are planning a trip to Florida and are considering a stay in Miami, you need to consider staying at Viceroy Miami! I stayed at Viceroy Miami recently during a press trip with Toyota to review the 2014 Toyota Corolla and while my initial thought was that the hotel was too fancy to be

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Little Girl Fashion Guide: 4 Adorable Ballet Flats for Little Girls

Gone are the days when little girls run around in ‘play shoes’ all day, every day. Now little girls, at least mine, want to wear cute shoes whenever they can. My daughter plays dress up and when some girls might want to wear mom’s high heels, my daughter is perfectly happy in a pair of

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Relax and Getaway with a Day at the Winery

We often forget to take time for ourselves. We go about our busy schedules, take care of everything and everyone else and usually end the day exhausted. With the price of gasoline being so expensive we’ve even begun to limit “family vacations” and “Staycations” are the new wave; often traveling short distances or staying in

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Travel: Park Hyatt Aviara Resort in Carlsbad, California

Travel

I am staying at Park Hyatt Aviara Resort, in Carlsbad, CA, 30 minutes north of San Diego for a couple of days.. What a beautiful resort! Park Hyatt Aviara Resort offers a range of lodging choices, including “The Respire by Hyatt,” a series of hypoallergenic rooms. Rooms vary in size from Double and King sizes,

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Super Bowl Sunday Appetizer Idea & Recipe: Pickle Wraps

Come Super Bowl time every year, I look for easy-to-make appetizers that can be prepared ahead of time and can be serves to the masses. Pickle wraps always make the list! Pickle wraps have been one of my favorites since I was a child. They are a staple for any and all of our

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Super Bowl Sunday Appetizer Idea & Recipe – Buffalo Chicken Dip

Buffalo Chicken Dip is always a crowd pleaser! Anytime we have people over for a football game my husband asks me to make this delicious spicy Buffalo Chicken Dip dish. Suffice it to say, it disappears fast no matter how much I make! Ingredients: 3-4 cups cooked, shredded chicken 1/2 of a 6 oz. bottle

Monitor the health of your car with Zubie! @GoZubie

From wiper blades and oil changes to new tires and brake pads, my husband forgets to do these regular maintenance items on his vehicle. Ultimately, it costs us a fortune in the long run because it ends up causing other costly issues. You know how stressful it can be when you are on a strict budget and have unplanned car repairs to deal with.

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TASSIMO T55 Review + A Quick Giveaway! {Enter through 12am Jan. 15}

My husband, the kids and I love hot chocolate and I love a good cup of coffee that tastes like hot chocolate. I was excited to be given the opportunity to try out a single cup coffee brewer by TASSIMO when they invited me to ‘Unlock a Perfect Cup this Holiday Season’ by sending me one of

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GE App A Game Changer For Busy Parents!

I love the new app that GE offers its GE Profile wall oven users! Being a busy mom, I know how hectic evenings can be and how difficult it is to prepare and cook a meal between after school activities. GE makes life easier with their new GE Brillion™ mobile app. How many times have you

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Your Next App Addiction: ShopYourWay Mobile

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If your child calls your iPhone your 3rd hand or if your smartphone is glued to your body 18+ hours a day, you likely have a favorite app or two. My favorite apps include Pandora, Hootsuite, Reminders, and now the new Shop Your Way app. These are 4 apps that can be slightly addictive.

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