Enjoy Time as a Family with Netflix Kids

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This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of NETFLIX. In our home, we no longer have cable.  Rather, we watch television shows and movies via streaming sources of media such as Netflix Kids.  Our kids LOVE it….and so do we!!!  You’ll find a large variety of shows and movies, especially for kids [...]

Water Damage? Same Day Carpet Cleaners is Here to Help!

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Did you know that every year, thousands of families and businesses are affected by plumbing problems and natural disasters like hurricanes, storms and tornadoes?  If you are in the New York area and are in need of carpet cleaning services, look no further because Same Day Carpet Cleaner is here to help!  With Same Day [...]

10 Ways to Plan Your Retirement

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This post was inspired by Genworth Financial. All opinions expressed in this post are 100% mine. For more information about long-term care, visit the Genworth Financial website. As a work-at-home mom, I think about paying the rent, the utilities, and putting food on the table.  I have to be honest and admit that I don’t think a [...]

8 Safety Tips for Riding Bikes with Kids

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Riding bikes with kids can be fun, but also scary if you don’t put safety as your number one priority.  I remember riding bikes with my sisters when we were kids.  It was back in the day when helmets weren’t required.  My sister was riding her bike and looking behind her while waving.  All of [...]

Do You Have Dental Insurance?

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It was a few months back that I thought I had a piece of popcorn in my tooth.  I remember feeling it with my tongue and thinking something was wrong.  Then the pain started.  I had never had tooth pain like that before.  I called up my dentist and made an appointment.  Thankfully, I had [...]

Visiting Miami? Where to Find the Best Car Rentals!

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I’ve been to Florida a few times and usually have to rent a car to get around.  When I look for a rental car, I want a company who provides reliable rental cars and great customer service.  I also want to find a budget-friendly deal.  So where do you go to look for Car Rental [...]

Hilton HHonors Teacher Treks Travel Grant Competition

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I’m in 4th grade.  I’m given the assignment to replicate the Mission San Juan Capistrano.  With my parents’ help, I build a model out of Plaster of Paris, twigs, and small toy figures.  I present my project to my teacher and she responds with a huge smile!  The next month, we visit the Mission San [...]

Start Selling Online with Shopping Cart

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As a mompreneur (mom + entrepreneur), I have many friends who are heading up their own companies.  Some are selling a product (hats, books, etc.) and some are selling a service (social media expert, web design, etc).  Either way, they are selling something and want to have a site where people can go and easily [...]

What Image Do You Have on Your Checks?

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I remember how excited I was to get my first checkbook.  I was away at college and chose my very own checks with the image I wanted on them.  I chose the Whale Scenes checks.  I felt so grownup to have my own checkbook and be able to pay my own bills with the money [...]

Now You Can Find WWE at Your Kmart!

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This past Christmas, Frank and I bought gifts for our 6 kids – a feat I have never before mastered!  Well, we mastered it this year and found tons of amazing deals at our local Kmart!  Plus, we received even greater savings simply by belonging to the Shop Your Way program.  I am amazed at [...]

Know Someone Who Needs to Quit Smoking?

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Growing up, I remember my mom and stepdad smoking cigarettes.  My mom quit smoking, but my stepdad found it very difficult, and impossible, to quit.  I have other friends who smoke as well and who have found it extremely difficult to quit smoking.  Let me introduce E-Cigarettes Reviewed and V2 Cigs, one of the most [...]

Make a Child’s Wish Come True on April 29th – It’s World Wish Day!!!

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For a long time, I’d known of the Make-a-Wish® Foundation, but I didn’t really truly understand it until I went to the Red Carpet at the Grammy’s.  That was when I saw firsthand what Make-A-Wish was all about. Frank and I arrived to the event and took our seat in the bleachers.  In front of us [...]

A Simple Approach to Health Insurance

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I am a full-time, work-at-home mom.  I’ve worked full-time before, but it was with a company who offered 401K benefits, tax benefits, and health insurance.  Now as someone who owns her own business, I don’t have those same benefits, and the one that hurts the most is the lack of health insurance. If you work [...]

Protect the Love with Vectra Flea and Tick Control

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vectra flea & tick control for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. There is a special bond that comes between a man (or woman) and his (or her) pet.  That pet becomes almost like a child and you want nothing but the best!  Fleas [...]

Best Buy Family & Friends Get 20% Off Air Purification Products

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If you are like several Americans, you spend a lot of time in your home.  Our home is a place where we find security, solace, and contaminants.  Do you ever find yourself with itchy eyes, a runny nose, and constant sneezing?  You might be suffering from allergies and you are not alone!  This is where [...]