We Love Cascade Platinum for Clean Dishes in Our Home

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I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consultingfor Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. When I run our dishwasher, I want to make sure the end result includes clean, dry and spot-free dishes!  As a blogger, I know how important it is [...]

Smart & Final Extra Grand Opening Preview Night in Paso Robles, CA #ChooseSmart #shop

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I am a member of the Collective Bias® Social Fabric® Community. This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #ChooseSmart Here on the California Central Coast, Smart & Final is growing! We recently had a Smart & Final Extra open up in Arroyo Grande [...]

It’s Not Complicated – Gifts for Dad This Father’s Day

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This is a sponsored post from our friends at AT&T.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Can you believe Father’s Day is almost here?  I can’t!  So, what is the best Father’s Day gift?  One that’s not complicated!  What’s better?  A portable Bluetooth speaker, or the latest smartphone?  You decide.  We’ve got [...]

Protect Your Favorite Mobile Device This Summer with a Mophie from Best Buy

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The reviewer has been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card and/or received the product/service at a reduced price or for free. Summer is here and that means lots of pictures!  Summer is that time of year when iPhone cases become vital for protecting the favorite mobile devices in our lives.  From [...]

Celebrate Barbie’s Birthday with the Birthday Wishes Barbie Doll + Giveaway

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  This is a sponsored post from our friends at Mattel.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. As the oldest of four girls, I absolutely adored Barbie growing up and was quite fond of the “pink aisle” at the toy store filled with Barbie products galore!  Now that I have two girls [...]

Check Out White Cloud’s New Luxuriously Soft Bath Tissue!

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of White Cloud for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Bath tissue is an item we don’t skimp on in our home.  With a family of 8 living on a budget, we need bath tissue that is soft, budget-friendly, and does the job!  Thanks to [...]

“I’m Having Their Baby” Premieres Tonight + Winner of the Giveaway Announced

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This is a sponsored post from our friends at Oxygen Media. The giveaway is sponsored by Oxygen Media. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Are you ready for season 2 of I’m Having Their Baby?  Tonight, June 12th at 10/9c, Oxygen will be airing the premiere of the new season of I’m [...]

Improve Your Shower with the Waterpik + Giveaway

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  I received a prize pack from WaterPik to facilitate this review.  The giveaway is sponsored by WaterPik.  All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. I am always amazed by how much better I feel after I take a good shower.  By good shower, I mean warm water and relaxing flow of water [...]

Beauty: ToiletTree Professional Skin Care System + Giveaway

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A product sample was provided by ToiletTree. The giveaway is sponsored by ToiletTree. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. We are all pretty busy these days, aren’t we?  I’ll be the first to admit that I don’t focus on me as much as I used to or as much as I need [...]

Getting Ready to Travel with Family? Check Out MiniTime + Twitter Party 6/6

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I will receive compensation as a co-host for The Motherhood at the Twitter Party. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. This summer, Frank and I will be traveling with the three boys to Maui for my little sister’s wedding.  If you’ve traveled with kids before, you know that can be challenging!  Finding kid-friendly places [...]

Top Gifts For Father’s Day: “Man of Steel” Tickets Available for Pre-Ordering from Walmart

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Warner Bros.  All thoughts and opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Oh how the year is flying by!  It’s hard to believe that Father’s Day is almost here!  What are you doing this Father’s Day?  If you’re still not sure yet how [...]

Shoot & Share with the Samsung Camera & Galaxy Tablet Bundle from Sam’s Club!

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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #pixbundle I love to take pictures!  In fact, if you follow me on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter, you know I love to take pictures.  Whether [...]

Affordable Fashion: Going Global with SearsStyle Website

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I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias and their client. #ThisIsStyle I have to admit something that might create a few gasps.  I DON’T like to shop for clothes.  That’s right.  I admit it!  I [...]

Allstate: Good Hands for the Good Life

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Allstate for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. Have you heard of Allstate Insurance before?  I have only seen a few of the commercials on the television, but I really didn’t know all that much about the company.  It wasn’t until this campaign that [...]

Master Lock 5422D Storage Security Key Holder Product Review

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  This is a compensated post as part of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. Can you believe that Father’s Day is just around the corner?  I sure can’t!  As a member of the Master Lock Live Secure Safety Squad, I have the opportunity to check [...]