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ALDI Award-Winning Wine Review

December 22, 2011 Food and Drink

I didn’t know much about ALDI until recently.  ALDI and Mom Central Consulting offered me the opportunity to shop at a local ALDI to purchase wine from their line-up of award-winning international exclusive wines, and other treats.   While I didn’t find the manager of our local ALDI store very helpful when we asked questions about the

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Join me Monday 12/19 (8-9:30pm EST) at the #SearsChat ‘Last Minute Shopping’ Chat and #Giveaway

December 18, 2011 Gifts

Christmas is less than a week away! Are you still looking for gifts? Have no fear, we have dedicated a #SearsChat & a Sweepstakes to help you out. I thought I was going to have all of my holiday gift shopping done by now, but I thought wrong. I think it’s nearly impossible to ever

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Liven Up Your Holiday Menu With Ragu and Win a $200 AmEx Gift Card! #Giveaway

December 16, 2011 Brand Ambassador

The holiday season is often the busiest time of the year, and when friends and family come to visit, the last thing I wants is to be stuck in the kitchen preparing time-consuming holiday meals. By having a couple of quick and easy recipes in my recipe book, I can have festive holiday meals on

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Win the January 2012 Issue of All You AND Stetson Original Cologne – #Giveaway {Ends 12/21}

December 15, 2011 Contests

The January issue of ALL YOU (on sale December 16th)  contains a coupon on page 38 to save $1 with the purchase of ALL YOU magazine’s February issue AND any one (1) Stetson® Cologne. If you aren’t already familiar with ALL YOU magazine, you’ll want to get to know it. Each issue of All You contains: Down-to-earth, affordable, and

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Nissan #HolidayQuest Visits Atlanta and Spreads Holiday Cheer by Donating to a Local Charity!

December 14, 2011 Car Reviews

I am thrilled to announce that I was offered the opportunity to participate in program with Nissan called Holiday Quest.   Nissan has provided me with a Nissan Quest loaner and will be making a $500 contribution to a local charity of my choice.   What an amazing way for Nissan to contribute to my community!  I

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BJ’s 2011 Toy Catalog Gives Parents Great Gift Ideas and Great Prices!

December 12, 2011 Gifts

I have to admit that I’m struggling a bit with buying Christmas gifts for the kids this year.  My kids are 12 and 5.  My 5 year old has all the toys she could possibly need because we kept most of our 12 year old’s cool toys and handed them down to her.  My 12 year

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‘MR. DADDY’ Makes Holiday Travel with the Family Stress-Free!

December 5, 2011 Dad

As a seasoned traveler, “Mr. Daddy,” a.k.a. Robert Nickell, knows how stressful it can be to voyage with small children, and during the holidays it often becomes a requirement. Don’t get caught up in the stress this year. Follow these tried and true tips for ensuring easy travel with your kids this holiday season. Whether you’re

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Join me at the Holiday Tools #SearsChat this Monday from 8-9:30pm ET!

December 4, 2011 New posts

Parents find themselves using tools often. A toy breaks.  You want to hang your child’s latest masterpiece on the wall.  Or the step stool in the kitchen has a broken leg. Where do you go?  To the toolbox! Do want to know if you have the right tools for every job you might encounter?  Or

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California Wine Club – Review, Giveaway, and Discount Code!

December 1, 2011 Food and Drink

I received my second shipment (read about our first shipment here) of wine from California Wine Club’s Premier Club a few days ago and my husband and I have really enjoyed the wines.  The wines we received were from Castaro Cellars and were Pinot Noir and Guwerztraminer.  All the wines we have received from California

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Join me at the Gifting Expert #SearsChat and Sweepstakes tonight (11/28) from 8-9:30pm ET

November 27, 2011 Age 0-1 year

We made it through Thanksgiving and Black Friday.. with flying colors I might add.  I actually went shopping at 6am on Black Friday and found some great deals at Sears, Land’s End, and more.  Now, Christmas is right around the corner.   Have your kids given you their wish lists?  Have you made YOUR wish

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Join me at the Black Friday #SearsChat and Sweepstakes Monday 11/21 from 8-9:30pm ET

November 20, 2011 New posts

You don’t want to miss this #SearsChat! We’re talking Black Friday deals this Monday from 7pm-8:30pm CT with @Sears.  Sears is the ultimate gifting destination this holiday season. Learn how you can get the best gifts at the best prices this Black Friday at Sears. Our hosts @StacieInAtlanta, @Crissy, @JollyMom and @MommyInsider will be dishing

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Electronics #Layaway #KmartChat and Sweepstakes TONIGHT from 8-9:30pm ET!

November 16, 2011 Twitter Parties

Join us on Twitter this Wednesday, November 16th from 8-9:30pm ET for a special electronics edition #Layaway #KmartChat and a chance to win a $125 or one of three $25 Kmart gift cards! Follow @Kmart and @KmartDeals and use the hashtags #KmartChat and #Layaway to join. Topics will include layaway and how you can use it

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Sears Family & Friends Event! Extra 5-25% Off! Nov. 13th 6-9pm CT

November 11, 2011 New posts

If you are like me, you’ve already made a list of what you want to get everyone in your family this holiday.  In addition, if you are like me you might not actually buy those items until December 21st or later.  Sound familiar?   This year though, I’m determined to have all gifts purchased by December

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Join me at the Kmart Layaway Twitter Party Wednesday 11/9 from 8-9:30 EST – #KmartChat

November 8, 2011 Holiday

I love the idea of layaway.  People use layaway to buy things they might not otherwise be able to buy for themselves, their kids, their parents, or friends. Here are a few things you might now have known about Kmart Layaway: You can put items on layaway year-round at Kmart  You can layaway items online

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Join me at the Kmart Layaway Twitter Party Thursday 8-9:30pm EST at #KMartChat

November 3, 2011 Gifts

Come join @StacieinAtlanta, @crissy, @jollymom and @mommyinsider (that’s me) at the Kmart Layaway Twitter Party this Thursday, November 3rd from 8-9:30 pm EST. During the twitter party we will discuss how Kmart can us plan ahead for our holiday shopping and all things holiday related, and make the holidays a little less stressful.  Imagine that!  We

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The Do’s and Don’ts of Layaway Plans

October 26, 2011 Holiday

This a guest post by Andrea Woroch, a consumer and money-saving expert for Kinoli Inc. Would you rather put holiday spending on your credit card or pay for it through a layaway program? Many Americans are opting for the latter, helping retrench these time-honored payment plans. Walmart, Sears, Best Buy and TJ Maxx are just a few of

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Review: #DEFIANTS 4×4 Maximum Mayhem Playset – {Contest Closed}

October 26, 2011 Age 5-7

This contest is closed.  Congratulations Beth S.! My son, like most boys, loves motorized vehicles.  There’s something fascinating about them.  He recently got a DEFIANTS Maximum Mayhem playset which includes 7 feet of track for the ultimate in extreme action plus one 4×4 vehicle.  He and his sister have had a BLAST playing with this

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Davey Cakes – Hand Screen Printed Onesies and T-Shirts, a Unique Gift

May 2, 2011 Baby & Kids Clothing

Are you looking for a unique baby shower gift idea that you know the recipient isn’t already getting 10 of (ahem.. socks, thermometers, rattles)?  Shari, the owner and designer of Davey Cakes personalized onesies makes it easy to give the perfect gift to an expecting mom.  One that she will appreciate and that will be used. All

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Be the Ultimate Gift Giver with Mud Pie Baby, Wedding, and Holiday Gifts

April 14, 2011 Baby & Kids Clothing

I attended a fun event at the Mud Pie showroom at AmericasMart in Atlanta today called “Be the Ultimate Gift Giver!”.  Talk about fun.  For a couple of hours, I was surrounded by colorful, whimsical, all occasion, gift giving goodness.  I wasn’t familiar with the Mud Pie brand before today but now that I’ve learned about Mud Pie, you’d

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Give the Gift of Getting There Safely and Efficiently with a Map Update from NAVTEQ

December 14, 2010 Gadgets

Do you want to give friends and family a gift that you know they won’t return or re-gift this year?  Look no further than a NAVTEQ in-dash navigation system map update.   Did you know that NAVTEQ is the company whose technology and maps power most of the in-dash navigation systems and GPS-powered devices in the

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Atlanta holiday event and ticket giveaway! The Holiday Ice Spectacular Shares the Spirit of the Sesaon – December 16-24th

December 3, 2010 Atlanta Moms Edition

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre Transforms Into Icy Wonderland What: The Holiday Ice Spectacular When: December 16-24, 2010 Where: Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre | 2800 Cobb Galleria Parkway This winter, you’re invited to a seasonal show-stopper like no other with world-class skaters and entertainers setting the ice on fire at The Holiday Ice Spectacular. Join the colorful cast as they create a

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Cyber Monday Sale: Red Envelope 20% off site wide

November 29, 2010 Coupon codes

Red Envelope website Happy Cyber Monday!

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Cyber Monday Sale: Franklin Covey promo code

November 29, 2010 Coupon codes

[nggallery id=8] What’s on my Franklin Covey wish list: Erin Bird Desk Calendar by Gina B. Designs BusyBodyBook planner Happy Cyber Monday!

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Tune into Nick Jr. – Nick Jr.’s Olivia Talks Turkey!!

November 23, 2010 Holiday

With the holidays in full swing, it’s time to get into the “turkey day” spirit with our little ones! Olivia, a 6 ¾ little girl, is inspired by Mrs. Hogenmuller and takes up a new hobby – turkey calling! She turns out to be a natural, and before long, she’s attracted a turkey. But when

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Catch the Holiday Spirit at Atlanta-Area Simon Malls

November 22, 2010 Atlanta Moms Edition

Atlanta-area Simon malls will deck the halls this season with plenty of holiday cheer and entertainment.  Gwinnett Place Mall, Lenox Square, Mall of Georgia, Northlake Mall, Phipps Plaza and Town Center at Cobb are offering a variety of special holiday treats for the whole family: Gwinnett Place 2100 Pleasant Hill Rd. 770.476.5160 Facebook Twitter Santa’s

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