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Friday, May 28, 2010

Easy Dishes to Take Along This Weekend

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Invited to a picnic and not sure what to bring? Don't feel like cooking? Well check out these easy crowd pleasers! Ice Cream Sandwiche...

HAPPY HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

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HAPPY HOLIDAY WEEKEND TO YOU AND YOUR FAMILY! Every weekend should be a 3 Day weekend!!
Thursday, May 27, 2010

Music Soothes the Soul

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I love music. I love to hear music when I am happy, sad, tired or mad. I love music so much that ever since my daughter was born I sang to h...
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Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Deal Finder

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Walgreens: Buy two Huggies Jumbo Pack for $18 and receive a $3.00 reward
Monday, May 24, 2010

Donate to Food Bank of Lower Fairfield County

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I read an article today that the Food Bank was low and looking for donations. Did you know: $300 - can provide three weeks of food to 1...

Tip on How to Prevent a Mess

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You know when you are pouring soup or sauce in a container and it splatters everywhere. WELL...try putting a spoon in the container first an...
Sunday, May 23, 2010

My 100th Post

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WOW I reached my 100th post tonight. So great to read through them all and see when I started my daughter was 9 months and now she's 18 ...

Greek Yogurt-YUM!

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Today I found out how amazing Chobani greek yogurt is. Try vanilla with a tablespoon of honey. OH MY! 16 grams of protein in 6 oz container....
Friday, May 21, 2010

What I learned about Children and Lotion

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Whenever you apply a new lotion on a baby or child put a little on their leg to test if their skin gets a reaction before applying all over ...
Monday, May 17, 2010

Terrible 2's

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I thought I had a couple more months before I would have to deal with the terrible 2's. See my daughter will turn 18 months next week so...
Sunday, May 16, 2010

Today I learned about Bread Crumbs

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When making fish top with bread crumbs to substitute for salt. Yum!
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Enjoy Life

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Enjoy Life It's Too Short Not to!
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Saturday, May 15, 2010

What I learned Today About Tuna

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If you rinse canned tuna in water after you have already drained it you will lower the salt and sodium in it and it will not affect the tast...
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Friday, May 14, 2010

The Power of Prayer

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I want to begin this posting by saying I am not trying to preach any particular religion. I am writing based on my own experience and respec...
Thursday, May 13, 2010

Fitness Update

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I am proud to say that it has been a month this week since I joined the gym and I am still going strong. YEAH!! I started out with 5x a week...

Today I learned about Soup

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Try eating a bowl of soup before every meal to help feel full faster. Make sure the soup you pick is not creammy or high in calories. It is ...
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Wednesday, May 12, 2010

Today I Learned about Generics

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My daughter woke up with a fever and since the lastes recall I had nothing to give her. So I turned to the internet and googled Generic bran...

Learn Something New Everyday

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They say we learn something new everyday. So I decided to put test that theory. Please feel free to leave me a comment to let me know what y...
Tuesday, May 11, 2010

My Life

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I am at this stage in my life that I need to stop doing what other's want me to do. I need to regain a little contol over my life and do...
Sunday, May 9, 2010

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!!

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I am so blessed to be a Mommy. I hope all you mommies enjoyed your day today. Below are some quotes that say it all. God Bless Every Mommy O...
Saturday, May 8, 2010

Communication-The Key to a Good Marriage

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I will be the first to admit that my husband and I argue. Sometimes we argue over the simplest things, sometimes we are argue over things no...
Thursday, May 6, 2010

Support Stamp Out Hunger

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Saturday is Stamp Out Hunger day. Your mail carrier will be collecting non-perishable goods. Just leave your  donations at your mailbox!
Friday, April 30, 2010

RECALL ON CHILDREN'S MEDICINE

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Children's liquid cold and allergy medicines recalled; tylenol, benadryl, motrin, zyrtec. http://www.mcneilproductrecall.com/page.jhtml?...
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

MOMMY MUST HAVES Part 1

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When I was pregnant I really did not have anyone so close to turn to for questions and advice. So now that I had a baby I LOVE sharing my ti...
Friday, April 23, 2010

Something to think about...

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"Great Minds Discuss Ideas; Average Minds Discuss Events; Small Minds Discuss People."
Thursday, April 22, 2010

Meatballs Minus the Sauce

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My daughter loves soup. She also loves meatballs. So I decided to do what every mommy would do, I made her meatball soup :) Some of you ma...
Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Start Focusing on the things You CAN Change

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We tend to cause more drama and stress in our life then for what it's worth. I believe if we all start to focus on the things we CAN cha...
Tuesday, April 20, 2010

Make Time For "Mommy" Time

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I can't emphasis enough how important it is for Mommies to make time for themselves. When you first have a child you go through a peri...
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Monday, April 19, 2010

Mommy on a Mission

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It is time to say good bye to the 10lbs that has been by my side since I have had my daughter.  It's been fun but now is the time to say...
Saturday, April 17, 2010

DEAL FINDER

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Shop Rite has Huggies Jumbo Pack for $8.99 and Pampers Big Pack for $18.99 on sale this week! www.shoprite.com

DORAAAAA

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My Daughter is obsessed with Dora, and by obsessed I mean she will wake up and the first thing out of her mouth is DORAAAA, she even calls f...

Christmas Tree Shop

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I am IN LOVE with the Christmas Tree Shop. Not sure why but I am. I can spend hours in there and buy a number of things that I don't eve...
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Wednesday, April 14, 2010

THANK YOU FOLLOWERS

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I noticed I have some new followers and want to say THANK YOU  to the new and old followers. I blog because it makes me feel good and I appr...

Venting Session

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We all need a venting session and as I type that my W key froze, so maybe I should start this with; I need a venting session. Growing up ...
Tuesday, April 6, 2010

Every day can be a Good day!

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I am amazed everytime I look at my daughter, I am amazed that this beautiful, little character was once swimming in my belly, and now first ...
Monday, March 29, 2010

Have Clutter? Throw a Party...

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Ever notice when you throw a party your actually get rid of more junk then on an average cleaning day? I do. So my new solution to clutter i...
Monday, March 22, 2010

Being a Mom

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Being a Mom is the hardest,  yet most rewarding job!
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Stew Leonard's

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Stew Leonard's is my new favorite place to bring my daughter. We go at least once a week. For those who have never heard of it, it is a ...
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Monday, March 8, 2010

Grocery Shopping Solutions

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I always wanted to be that mom in the grocery store you see who seemed to have their children in total control and well behaved. Now that my...
Saturday, March 6, 2010

Watermelon for Toddlers

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When I was pregnant I ate so much watermelon so it is not a huge surprise to me that my daughter can't get enough of it. One day I notic...

Huggies Enjoy The Ride Rewards Programs

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I am a HUGE fan of Huggies Enjoy the Ride  rewards program!  Inside mostly all Huggies diapers and wipes packages is a sticker with codes on...
Friday, March 5, 2010

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What a wonderful life I've had! I only wish I'd realized it sooner. By: Colette
Sunday, February 28, 2010

Mirror of One's Self

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I have been lucky in my life to be around good people, good loving people who have my back, enjoy my company, love me for who I am and bring...
Friday, February 26, 2010

Definition of Trust

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Definition of Trust as a verb: To have or place confidence in; depend on. To expect with assurance; assume: I trust that you will be on ti...
Monday, February 22, 2010

Deal Finder

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CVS has jumbo pack Pampers on sale for $22 and you'll get $3 CVS Bucks back.
Saturday, February 20, 2010

Fell In Love

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*It must be the way she wobbles down the hall that makes me love her, or the way she drinks her baba.* I love the way she says MaMa and laug...
Thursday, February 18, 2010

My new philosophy on life..."Nobody said it was easy!"

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I picked up my the baby from my mom's got home, grabbed the mail, started dinner, made my daughter raviolis, she wouldn't eat them, ...
Wednesday, February 17, 2010

To Spank or Not to Spank

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I grew up in a household that felt spanking was ok, until I became the parent. My parents were young when they had children and seemed to gr...
Wednesday, February 10, 2010

Meatballs and Cheerios

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My daughter loves cheerios and anything with sauce on it! When in doubt give her cheerios and she will be one happy munchkin. Well today I w...
Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Toddler Days

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My baby girl went from this little baby to a toddler that loves to throw her toys, turn the TV on and off and on and off and on until I get ...
Thursday, December 31, 2009

NEW YEAR'S QUESTION

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Tell me what you're looking forward to in 2010?
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HAPPY NEW YEAR!

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Wow another year has come and gone! The New Year always reminds me of all the good that really has happened in one year. My baby grew from b...
Monday, November 23, 2009

Donate to a Local Child In Need

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I saw an ad for our local Children's Bank in Connecticut called Children's Connection. They are located in Norwalk and you can call ...
Friday, November 20, 2009

Spread a Little Love

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I realize we all know someone in a tight situation and with the ecomony a roller coaster I think we all need to take a step back and spread ...

Baby's 1st Steps

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Baby girl took her first steps all alone. She walked 3 steps and it took my breath away. She was wiggling and wobbling but did it. It was gr...
Friday, November 6, 2009

Kitchen Cleaning Tip

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When you are wiping down your counter top located above your dishwasher I noticed if I open up my dishwasher all the access crumbs land in t...
Sunday, November 1, 2009

HAPPY HALLOWEEN

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Baby girl's 1st Halloween was a lot of fun. She was the cutest Pebbles and I must say the costume we made came out sooooo cute!!! My Mom...
Wednesday, October 28, 2009

Natural Baby Juice

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I was making my daughter applesauce when I looked down at the leftover water in the pot and thought what a waste it would be if I threw this...
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Saturday, October 24, 2009

Quick Breakfast Recipes to Enjoy All Week

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Hate making breakfast every morning? Why not cook in advance using these two yummy recipes that you’ll get to enjoy all week! • Egg Burrito...
Thursday, October 22, 2009

Baking Tip

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Use the Cookie Cutter AFTER the cookie is baked,  not before. When making shaped cookies I noticed that if you roll the dough in a ball, ...
Monday, October 19, 2009

Mammogram Suggestion Card

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and it so happen to be when I was due for my yearly mammo. For all of you who don't know I am ...
Saturday, October 17, 2009

Planning Baby's First Birthday

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This past week has been a roller coaster ride for me. Since I first found out I was having a winter baby it's been a debate where and wh...
Thursday, October 15, 2009

For $25 Have Tree Planted in New Orleans in Honor of Someone

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How cool is this!! I did it for a friends of the family who recently got  married and asked for "no gifts" so I donated $50.00 ...
Monday, September 21, 2009

Save Money This Holiday Season

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I know you all think I am crazy for thinking Christmas already but believe it or not getting a head start will help save you some money!!! ...
Tuesday, September 15, 2009

Shopping Tip

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To All You Mommy Shopaholics: Why not prepare for next spring by purchasing end of season clothes now. Why pay full price 6 months from now...

Hooray for Teeth

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Baby girls teeth came in, well her two bottom teeth. She had some painful days my poor lil munchkin but is doing much better today. Thank g...
Wednesday, September 9, 2009

FAT ASS FUDGE YUM!

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I was in the Hampton's over the weekend and stopped by a booth that was selling fudge at a Farmers Market. Normally it would be the sme...
Tuesday, September 8, 2009

Stop & Shop Back to School Program

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Hello Shoppers Now Till Sept 10th General Mills and your local Stop & Shop are teaming up to give families a great way to save, as they...
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Sunday, August 30, 2009

Personal Chef & Caterer

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We all know someone who can cook but when you can taste their passion for food through their cooking is when it truly becomes a gift. Kar...

Thank You Mom

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I am lying on my couch watching the Daytime Emmy Awards and love how everyone thanks their Mother's when they receive an award. It never...
Saturday, August 29, 2009

Who's the real victim here?

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I want to begin this blog by apologizing if I offend anyone after reading what I am about to write. I come from a family who taught me that ...
Thursday, August 27, 2009

Oh Baby Baby

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When my daughter was 4 months old I turned to my husband and said "I WANT ANOTHER BABY." His grin grew ear to ear with excitement....
Saturday, August 22, 2009

Baby Girl FINALLY Got It Right!

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I am always amazed how no matter what I give my daughter it goes directly into her mouth. They say that is how they learn. The funny thing i...
Wednesday, August 19, 2009

DEAL FINDER

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Stop & Shop has Huggies diapers on sale for $8.88 a pack!

Hello..what about me?!

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The dishwasher needs emptying, the dogs are barking and the baby is fighting her afternoon nap. I find myself needing a time out and wonderi...
Sunday, August 16, 2009

Breast Cancer Bracelet

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Being a BRCA gene carrier, having a strong family history of breast cancer and loosing my grandmother 3 years ago to this horrible disease ...
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1ST Family Vacation

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I arrived back home yesterday from our 1st Family Vacation. We went away to Cape Cod for a week and had a blast. Our baby girl was sooo goo...
Thursday, August 6, 2009

Wish Life Could Stand Still For A Little While

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Tonight I cried holding and rocking my baby to sleep. It wasn't a sad cry, or a happy cry. It was a " wish life could stand still f...
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Inspiring Quote

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"Life isn't about finding yourself... Life is about creating yourself." by George Bernard Shaw

THANK YOU

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WOW it's already been a week since I created this blog. It's been a lot of fun and I want to give a big THANK YOU to all my followe...
Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Mommy DOES Know Best

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I had my first lesson with "Mommy Knows Best" with my 8 month old daughter. She's at that age where she wants to touch EVERYT...
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SMILE

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Have you smiled today? Have you smiled at someone today? Have you smiled at a STRANGER today? Try it and see what they do. You'll be sho...

Help Ease Teething Discomfort

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My daughter is teething and I feel so bad for her. I always catch her gnawing on something from the corner of my eye. So to help ease her te...
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Tuesday, August 4, 2009

Restaurant Deal

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My husband, the pizza junky called me tonight at 5:45 to tell me about this awesome deal. If he called a little sooner I wouldn't have ...

Recycle Tip

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Did you know that the Playtex Drop In Liners are Recyclable ? Once I found out I just left an empty recyclable container on the counter and...

Cooking Tip

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Have ripe fruit you just don't feel like eating and don't want to throw out? Why not cut it up and freeze for later recipes. You can...

Crazy Week

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This Photo Represents the Type of Week I've Been Having... Seems like my daughter feels the same way. Funny how one photo can put a smi...
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