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Wendy’s Berry Almond Chicken Salad.. I Don’t Eat Salad and I Loved it!

May 31, 2011 Contests

I was lucky enough to be part of a group of wonderful local bloggers here in Atlanta for the second time, to be given the opportunity to try a new Wendy’s menu item, the Berry Almond Chicken Salad.  The Berry Almond Chicken Salad is a seasonal addition to Wendy’s salad line.  Because I’m not a fan

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Bosch Tassimo Home Brewing System – Make a Cup of Coffee Just How You Like it!

May 17, 2011 Contests

I’ve never been much of a coffee drinker.  I was too intimidated by the choices; Java, Mocha, Grande, Tall, cappuccino, Espresso… what does that all even mean?  It’s like alien speak to me.  If I dared ask any of the “aliens” that spoke the language (ahem…can you say “Boutique Coffee Shoppes”), they looked at me like I was

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Thumbnail image for Tips for Getting MORE Family Fun – How to Get More out of your Everyday Life and a Giveaway!

Tips for Getting MORE Family Fun – How to Get More out of your Everyday Life and a Giveaway!

March 28, 2011 Contests

We love to go to playgrounds and parks.  I am always looking for new places in Atlanta to take the kids that (A) don’t cost money and (B) have something for everyone in the family to do and enjoy.  I want the kids to grow up knowing that you don’t always have to spend money

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Tips for Getting MORE and a Tony’s Pizza Giveaway!

March 8, 2011 Brand Ambassador

I am  working on learning how to manage my household while stretching dollars and here are a few ways I’m doing that, that you can do too! Get  out of Food: Every woman I know is trying to get more out of dinner these days, whether it’s more groceries for the dollar or more food

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Thumbnail image for Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event and a $25 Kroger Gift Card Giveaway!

Kroger Cart Buster Savings Event and a $25 Kroger Gift Card Giveaway!

February 25, 2011 Contests

We are at the grocery store at least two times a week. I would love to cut it down to once a week, but that’s just not happening.  I like Kroger because they have a great selection of natural and organic food.  My daughter likes Kroger because they always give her four stickers. From February

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Thumbnail image for Yoplait Frozen Smoothie and 3 Speed KitchenAid Blender Review and Giveaway

Yoplait Frozen Smoothie and 3 Speed KitchenAid Blender Review and Giveaway

February 25, 2011 Contests

I used to stop at a local Smoothie shop on my way to work every day.  I relied on my daily smoothie to get me through the day.  It had a shot of Turbinado sugar in it, giving me the boost I needed after a long night of partying the night before.  Since having kids, I’ve

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Thumbnail image for Pop! Camera! Action! Tweet! – Join me for a Twitter Party this Thursday and win awesome prizes!

Pop! Camera! Action! Tweet! – Join me for a Twitter Party this Thursday and win awesome prizes!

February 22, 2011 Food and Drink

It’s time for a party ladies.. a Twitter party!  If you are on Twitter, you know what I’m talking about.. those parties where we all gather together on Twitter, answer questions about a specific topic, chat it up, and win stuff?  YES! Come join myself and several other panelists at the #PopCameraAction Twitter Party this Thursday,

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Tony’s Pizza’s 99 Days of More – 100+ prizes a day!

February 22, 2011 Contests

I know you love instant-win games.. especially the kind where you don’t have to leave the house to enter!  And, I’m sure you love Tony’s pizza. Tony’s pizza’s have been in our family for years.  It’s the first pizza I remember eating at home and now my kids love Tony’s pizza too. Tony’s Pizza is

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Thumbnail image for Our Pop Secret Family Movie Night plus enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card, Pop Secret Popcorn, and Flip mino!

Our Pop Secret Family Movie Night plus enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card, Pop Secret Popcorn, and Flip mino!

February 6, 2011 Contests

As you may have seen in my recent Whrrl Photo Story, a few days ago I went on a shopping trip to prepare for my family’s Pop! Camera! Action! Movie Night.  If you aren’t familiar with Whrrl, check it out and watch my very first Whrrl Story. I know what your thinking.. “a Family Movie Night!?  Do you

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Thumbnail image for My Rice Krispies Treats™ Holiday Table Show-Stopper and a $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

My Rice Krispies Treats™ Holiday Table Show-Stopper and a $100 Visa Gift Card Giveaway

December 15, 2010 Contests

Earlier this month Rice Krispies and The Motherhood contacted me about participating in another Rice Krispie Treat Recipe Box Challenge with the goal of creating a Rice Krispies Treats™ Holiday Table Show-Stopper.  (See my winning recipe from the July 4th Rice Krispies Treats Recipe Box Challenge here.) I am very impressed with the other entries that I’ve seen

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New exclusive coupon code: Ethnic Foods Co.

November 30, 2010 Coupon codes

Ethnic Foods Co. offers a variety of gluten-free and organic ethnic food products and gifts. Visit Ethnic Foods Co. for all of your kitchen needs! Offer: $6 to spend any way you like at our online store. New customers only! Use coupon code: 12/31/2010 Expires: INSIDER Some brands offered: Parampara, Ajika, Patak’s, MTR, Liijat Shop now: Ethnic

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Coupon Code: 10% off Candy Direct

November 4, 2010 Coupon codes

Candy Direct is your Candy Kingdom. Browse online and ship to your door. Discount offer: 10% off Entire store Until the end of 2010 Use code: insider10 Expiration date: 12/31/2010 Some brands they sell: Hershey’s, Albanese, Wrigley, Dryden & Palmer, Taffy Town Website: Candy Direct Follow Candy Direct on Twitter Like Candy Direct on Facebook

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Wendy’s new Pick 2 for $4.99 menu and a gift card giveaway!

October 21, 2010 Food and Drink

I was invited, along with some great local bloggers here in Atlanta, to attend a ‘Bloggers and Friends Meet & Greet’ at Wendy’s to try out their new Pick 2 for $4.99 menu.  Talk about a good time!  Besides getting to see Pierra from JollyMom.com and Kia Morgan Smith (Madelyn’s favorite children’s book author), the kids and

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Drink Hint Water for 6-Months FREE

August 30, 2010 Contests

Hint Water is offering one lucky Facebook user the chance to win a 6-month supply of the zero-calorie, zero-sugar beverage when they opt to “like” the Hint page. Facebook users can enter to win by simply going to Hint’s Facebook page www.Facebook.com/DrinkHint and clicking to “like” it. Once the page reaches 5,000 fans, one grand-prize winner

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Jiftastic Instant Coma Bite Size Treats.. yum!

August 19, 2010 Food and Drink

While mixing peanut butter with almost everything under the sun today in hopes of coming up with a snack that both of my kids would enjoy, I concocted these little treats I affectionately call Jiftastic Instant Coma Bite Size Treats (thanks Daddy). What you’ll need: Jif Peanut Butter Graham crackers Banana Candy chocolate Mini chocolate chips –

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What do you pack for your child’s school lunch? I need ideas!

August 18, 2010 Food and Drink

Today I decided that grapes, crackers, carrots, and ranch dip might not be a delightful lunch for Madelyn to take to school every day.  It’s a little boring I think. So I Googled “preschool lunch ideas” in hopes of finding a sandwich that doesn’t require jelly or meat as Madelyn’s not too fond of either..

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Hurry, the Add Up the Savings Event at Kroger Family of Stores ends August 21st!

August 16, 2010 Contests

As summer winds down, it’s time to start picking up new supplies for the upcoming school year. Both of my kids had school supply lists this year that included things like tissues, hand sanitizer, copy paper, notebooks, etc.. and as I’m sure you are aware, all of those items add up.   That’s why I

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Pop Art 5-in-1 Toy Story Tasty Baker review

August 4, 2010 Food and Drink

We LOVE pancakes.. OK, I LOVE pancakes. Tim and Sebastian like chocolate chip pancakes and Madelyn doesn’t like pancakes, but loves eggs. So, you can imagine that weekend mornings are fun around here.  I usually have the pancake griddle and a skillet out for the eggs, but this week I made regular pancakes, chocolate chip

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My Very Berry Rice Krispies Treats recipe won the challenge!

June 28, 2010 Food and Drink

The winning Rice Krispies Treats recipe! I just found out that my Very Berry Rice Krispies Treats recipe won the Fourth of July Rice Krispies™ Recipe Box Challenge!! 9 other awesome bloggers submitted their own Rice Krispies Treats recipes and I am honored to have won the challenge.  All of the recipes looked delicious and we

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Yes, this is my final Rice Krispies Treats recipe decision and it’s Very Berry!

June 22, 2010 Food and Drink

Updated June 25th – Congratulations to the winner of our Rice Krispies Treats Recipe Cookbook giveway, Susan R.! I’ve decided to enter my star shaped Rice Krispies Treats with raspberry sorbet, Cool Whip, and fresh berries recipe in the Rice Krispies Treats recipe challenge I’m participating in as a Rice Krispies ambassador along with 9

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Which Rice Krispies Treats recipe looks yummiest?

June 14, 2010 Food and Drink

As you may know, I am a Rice Krispies brand ambassador and am participating in Rice Krispies latest Recipe Challenge along with 9 other great bloggers. We have been asked to come up with a Rice Krispies Treats(TM) recipe that includes something refrigerated or frozen – and the winning recipe will be featured on www.RiceKrispies.com

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Rice Krispies Recipe Challenge.. what will I make?

June 10, 2010 Food and Drink

I was recently chosen to be a Rice Krispies brand ambassador and to participate in a Rice Krispies Recipe Challenge along with 9 other great bloggers.  My initial reaction was “Snap!”… Crackle and Pop! I couldn’t resist. These kinds of programs are fun for bloggers to participate in as it brings bloggers together and allows

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EasyLunchbox Food containers and Carrying Bags

February 8, 2010 Age 3-5

I love food storage items.  I have a cabinet packed with all types of food storage products and one of my favorites is Easy Lunchboxes’ combo lunch and snack containers (AKA food storage containers).  Easy Lunchboxes’ Compartmentalized BPA-Free Plastic Food Storage Containers are colorful, convenient, and BPA-free.  My 3 year old takes lunch Wednesdays and

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Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs

Progresso Panko Crispy Bread Crumbs review + coupons and a giveaway!

December 17, 2009 Contests

You’re a mom, therefor, you are a cook.. and a house cleaner, and an errand manager, and a pediatrician, and a tutor.. ok, I’ll stop now. Back to being a cook.. I know you spend a lot of time in the kitchen both baking and cleaning.. why not switch things up a little and make

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Ideal no calorie sweetener – guest review

December 4, 2009 Food and Drink

Guest review by Kami Ramsey – Kentucky I am a stay at home mom of a 2yr old girl, and a 4 yr old boy. When you add my husband to my life I am always busy. Recently we had to move closer to his job where we didn’t know anyone. While trying to get

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