Where Does Our Imagination Go? #Spon

Do we lose our imagination as adults or are we just afraid to let it soar? I hope we are just afraid to let it soar because that means if I let myself think freely, all that great imagination I had as a kid will come flowing back to me. Childhood Imagination Here is a[…]

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Kick Off Your Summer with Sid the Science Kid Backyard Campout

Tomorrow is the last day of school for my kids. I am as excited about it as my kids are. I LOVE the summer. Sleeping in, hanging out at the pool, taking walks after dinner, going to the beach and maybe even a campout! Sid the Science Kid is kicking off summer with a backyard[…]

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JumpStart is a Fun Online Educational Game for Kids 3 to 12 #Spon

My kids have been playing games online for years, but I prefer that they be online educational games. I know that games can be fun and they can learn at the same time. We have been a big fan of the JumpStart software since my older son started school in 2001, so I was excited[…]

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Parents of Special Needs Kids, It’s Not My Story to Tell

I was catching up on NBC’s Parenthood during my morning run (on treadmill) and I was brought to tears during a scene with the mother of special needs kids that hit way too close to home. Being the parent of special needs kids is different. I don’t like to use the word hard because raising kids[…]

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Soul Surfer Book Review

My daughter, Sami wrote a book report this week after reading the Soul Surfer book (affiliate link). Today she is at home for “Bring Your Kid to Work Day,” so we decided to post her book report on my blog. Soul Surfer Book Review The book “Soul Surfer” is an inspiring story of a girl[…]

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The Popcorn Factory Gourmet Popcorn is Perfect Gift for Any Occasion #Spon

I love the words gourmet popcorn. The idea of taking a simple snack like popcorn and making it gourmet is very exciting. Our family eats popcorn daily. My kids can not watch a movie without popcorn. So when The Popcorn Factory box arrives with gourmet popcorn, my kids go nuts. Every year for Christmas we[…]

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AboutOne Helps Organize Your Life #Spon

I have been searching for an online tool that will help me organize my entire life. Yes, I said my entire life. I have to thank my former BlogHer roomie and friend, Carissa for showing me the way. The way to AboutOne. AboutOne Solves a Problem I had the pleasure of watching a demo of[…]

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Nancy O’Dell’s New Scrapbooking Book is Full of Love #Spon

Nancy O’Dell wrote a scrapbooking guide titled, Full of Love, Mom-to-Mom advice for enriching families with simple photo albums and scrapbooking. It is a must read for anyone who has a story to tell. The book is a result of a partnership with Nancy O’Dell and Creative Memories. Nancy O’Dell’s Unique Perspective In the 14+[…]

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So Kodak Sunday! Kids, Cat & Laptop

If you have been following along, my So Kodak Sunday! is a moment I want to remember from the week before. Since I’ve spent the last week sick in bed, I don’t have a lot of moments where I took pictures. My cat, Miley likes to sit right next to my laptop while I’m working.[…]

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My First Trip to Hawaii

I found paradise in Hawaii. I have been here for 2 days and I love it. The weather is awesome. The view is even better. And the best thing? I get great beach hair. I love the way my hair dries when I am outside on the beach. I get a great natural highlight treatment.[…]

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