tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002Mon, 07 Sep 2026 05:28:31 +0000reviewsgiveawaysgiveaway winnersWhat to WearWhat's for dinnerbook reviewschildrenreviewMusicbeautyFree Samplesskin careWhat's for dessert?chicken soup for the soulskincareSnacksWhat's for lunchhealth carehousehold productsblog hopschildcareWelcome Weekend Blog HopWelcome Weekend Giveaway Linkybaked goodsmake-upAccesoriesImprove your blogIn home styleWhat's for breakfast?Where to Eatcarmexdiscountsfoodgiveaway winshygienepurexShopping Listbeauty productsbeveragesbooksfashionfreebieslaundry detergentlovable labelsmagazinesmoviesrecipesrestaurants4th JulyBelieveBrytonPickCSNCeltic WomanEarth DayFrench'sFrench's Dijon MustardFrench's Honey Mustard Dipping SauceHarry PotterHit EntertainmentL'BRISunChipsTeeGee ToysTerrific Tuesday's Giveaway Link UpThe Student From Zombie IslandTimmy TimeTortilla LandUltraPacksaurora gift of smilesawardsblack eyed peascartoonsclue board gamescontestscookbookcookingdiapersdisneydonationsenvironmentexuviancefamilyfreschettafresh tortillasfrito laygiftsgorton'shair careiPhonelip productsneck restsoral healthpampers gifts to growparadesplaces to visitpromotionseventh generationsimone franceskincare productssprin cleaningsupermarket toursupport breast cancerthe muppetstraveltummyvideosweekend outfitwholly guacamolewinnie the poohwish listAlways Around Boysmommyhood, food & reviewsnoreply@blogger.com (Emy)Blogger322125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002.post-790525256551391075Tue, 05 Mar 2013 20:41:00 +00002013-03-05T15:41:17.530-05:00Back in the game...blogging game that is! <br />
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It's been almost a year since I've been able to full on blog. Many things have happened in these last months. We moved from VA and now live in the New England area, went on a cruise, had to furnish and decorate new place, my son started pre-school. I had a baby in September-another boy. Baby boy was born with bilateral clubfoot so that has made us go to countless orthopedist appointments. Basically, we've been settling in and getting our bearings.<br />
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I recently (last Friday) had a minor surgery to remove hardware from my knee. <br />
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Before I forget, both boys have a cold and baby E also has an ear infection and bronchiolitis to boot.<br />
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I'm making it a point to go back to doing something that I love, which is blogging! I love my children with all my heart, but I sorta' need something that is all my own.<br />
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Hopefully I'll be able to get back to reviewing products and I'll probably throw in a food post here and there as well as make-up tips and tricks. Let me not get too ahead of myself, so we'll see. <br />
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Here's crossing my fingers and wishing and hoping that here are still a few of you out there that are willing to read my little blog.
2013/03/back-in-game.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002.post-6314434980006322557Sun, 29 Apr 2012 20:16:00 +00002012-04-29T16:27:29.852-04:00bookschicken soup for the soulComfort Reading: Chicken Soup for the Soul<div style="text-align: center;">
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only. All opinions are my own and have not been influenced. I was not monetarily compensated for this post.</span></div>2012/04/comfort-reading-chicken-soup-for-soul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002.post-5122381516380727255Fri, 20 Apr 2012 19:24:00 +00002012-04-20T15:24:13.686-04:00French'sFrench's Dijon MustardFrench's Honey Mustard Dipping SauceQuick and Easy Spring and Summer Meals<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: small;">I've been a long time fan of French's <a href=";, which can be evidenced in the small bottle that I already had in my fridge</span>.</td></tr>
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Timmy can be found in a cartoon series called <a href=" Time</a>! This series follows a group of barnyard preschool animals as they go through funny situations that teach lessons for young children. The animals are funny, but they don't talk. At first I wasn't sure I liked the fact that the animals didn't talk, but later on my 2 year old convinced me that the series was ok. It has a fun, catchy theme song that my son loves to sing and dance to. Now that my son is almost 3 and can vocalize what he sees he'll tell me what Timmy and his friends do in the episode. I like that because it means my son pays attention to what happens in the cartton and uses his imagination in order to tell me what he thinks is happening.<br />
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Just today, Lionsgate and Hit Entertainment released their most recent Timmy DVD, entitled <a href=";Timmy Time: Timmy Finds Treasure</a>.<br />
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Needless to say, my almost 3 year old loved this DVD. It has Timmy along with his barnyard friends on a pirate adventure and what boy doesn't like pirates; at least mine does.<br />
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The DVD includes 5 episodes, 2 bonus features, lasts 45 minutes total and is targeted for children between the ages of 2-5.<br />
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For more info on this and other Timmy Time DVD's check out Timmy Time on <a href=";Facebook</a> or on his <a href=" website</a>!<br />
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Disclaimer: I received a free DVD for review purposes only from a P.R. company. All opinions are my own and were not influenced in any way. I did not recieve any monetary compensation for this post.<br />
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I was lucky enough to get a week's worth supply of this yummy snack and they were a total hit with my husband and son. Not only are they good for you {21 grams of whole grains, 4 grams of fiber, 3 grams of protein in each individual serving bag}, but they taste so good. These chips are crunchy, you get the taste of the multigrains topped off with just the right amount of parmesan & herbs. Beware, you might have to hide these SunChips from your kids because they are going to want to eat more than just one individual bag.<br />
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These chips are ideal for an afternoon snack, as a side to a sandwich, hotdog or a hamburger for both kids and adults!<br />
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If you find them in your local stores, make sure to try SunChips: 6 Grain Medley Parmesan & Herb; you won't regret it!<br />
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It's a good thing that I'm open to listening to new kinds of music because if not I would've missed out on an amazing group called <a href=" Woman</a>!<br />
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Celtic Woman is an internationally acclaimed all-female singing sensation featuring vocalists Chloë Agnew, Lisa Kelly, Lisa Lambe and Celtic violinist Máiréad Nesbitt. <br />
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They perform classic Irish songs, timeless pop anthems, and inspirational songs with their signature Celtic Woman twist.<br />
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Just last month (January 24th) Celtic Woman released their new project, <a href=";, a studio album and a companion live concert DVD (it was filmed for the first time in America in front of some of their most loyal fans during two sold-out nights at The Fox Theatre in Atlanta, GA this past September). I was sent courtesy copies of both the CD and live concert DVD and as soon as I recieved them I opened the DVD and popped it in the player. I was blown away by the performances! Everything from the songs, vocals and the outfits were just beautiful. Each member of the group as her own unique and powerful voice which left me breathless. Let's face it, we live in a musical world full of auto-tuning and to be able to hear authentic voices makes you believe that there are still real singers out there.<br />
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<strong>Here are links to a streaming song of the CD and a DVD trailer</strong>:<br />
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In addition, as if a new CD/Live DVD concert weren't enough, Celtic Woman is now currently on tour in the U.S. all the way through April 29th! <br />
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It just so happens that I'm going to see their show tonight here in VA (c/o Sneak Attack Media). I'm so excited about it and can't wait to write about it. I think I won't be able to take any pictures because the arena site states the following: <strong>No Audio, Video Recording, or Photography of any kind allowed without proper credential. </strong>I don't want to take any chances at being told to leave the camera in the car because I'm walking to the stadium, so just in case I'll leave it at home. If I can I'll sneak some pics with my phone.<br />
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Purex might have picked up on the fact that many like myself waste a lot of product when doing <a href=";, so they've come up with a new product called Triple Action Purex UltraPacks <em><span style="color: red;">{It's a brand new product that is just hitting store!}</span></em><br />
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Purex UltraPacks have become one of my favorite <a href=" products</a> thus far! No more measuring, wasting excess liquid product or carrying around a big bottle along with my laundry bag and my two year old down to the communal laundry room.<br />
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Each bag of <a href=" UltraPacks</a> comes with a small pre-measured liquid detergent pack that does the same work as the new Purex Triple Action Liquid. Each little pack has powerful 2x concentrated liquid detergent which means that whenever I do my laundry I'll get double the cleaning power.<br />
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Each little pack is wrapped in a film that dissolves as soon as it comes into contact with water-hot or cold. So make sure your hands are dry before handling the UltraPacks. I left one out next to the kitchen sink and it got some water on it while I was doing dishes and the film dissolved right then and there leaving the space covered in liquid detergent.<br />
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I use a front loading machine, so I toss in the pack directly into the drum and I follow it with the clothes and then I set the machine. One UltraPack does the trick for me, but you could always use 2 if it's a large or heavily soiled load. <br />
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Purex is so certain about the effectiveness of their products that starting mid February they will bring back their <a href=" program</a> so that all Purex fans and newbies alike can get free product samples to try out.<br />
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Disclosure: "Purex provided a free sample of the UltraPacks so I could write a review. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own."<br />
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<img alt="Signiture" border="0" src="; />2012/02/laundry-made-easy-with-purex.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emy)1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002.post-8432867507372618897Fri, 13 Jan 2012 22:56:00 +00002012-01-13T17:56:11.185-05:00laundry detergentpurexWhat's Your Favorite Laundry Detergent?I swear whenever I used to go to stores to pick up <a href=" detergent</a> it would take me forever! I would get lost in a sea of products and would go over each brand label until I found something that would suit my family's needs and pocket. <br />
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After having tried out countless detergents, I can finally say that I have a favorite brand that I just keep going back to everytime I'm in need of <a href=" detergent.</a> <br />
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Not only am I a Purex fan, but luckily, I was selected to be a part of the Purex Insiders team; which means that I get firsthand info on new products, the opportunity to try the products out and ultimately share my experience with you! <br />
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<div style="text-align: left;">The latest product that I recieved was the <a href=" Triple Action Liquid</a> in Mountain Breeze scent. What makes this even better than the original Purex laundry detergent formula is the addition of new ingredients to ensure that clothes get an even better clean along with improved brightning power. </div><br />
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I like this product because it works well on both whites and colors. Clothes not only smell good, but they look bright and feel clean! It even works on stubborn stains that are left behind by a potty training little boy {when poured directly onto the stain and rubbed in}. The best thing of all is the price; you get a high quality product at a low cost!<br />
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Find out more info on this <a href=" detergent</a> and other Purex products as well as great promotions and giveaways!<br />
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Stay up-to-date with Purex updates on <a href="; and <a href=" />
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Disclosure: "Purex provided a free sample of their Triple Action laundry detergent so I could write a review. However, all of the opinions expressed here are my own."<br />
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<img alt="Signiture" border="0" src="; />2012/01/whats-your-favorite-laundry-detergent.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002.post-7305952399687100564Mon, 12 Dec 2011 05:33:00 +00002011-12-12T00:33:36.858-05:00simone franceskincareskincare productsSkin Review: Simone FranceWhen seasons change, we change the type of clothing we wear in order to adapt to the weather. Now, that I'm 30 I've learned that I should do the same with my <a href=" skincare products</a>. With the arrival of fall and winter, my skin starts to dry up and look dull. Luckily, I was sent a kit from Simone France and it has done wonders to help my face and neck look its best now that the temperatures are dropping and the air is getting dry.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Every morning I start off with<a href="; </a><span class="title2">The Sandwich<sup>®. </sup></span></div>The Simone France Sandwich is an <a href=" and skin firming treatment</a> that with constant use will help your face look its best. I've been using the treatment for over a little more than a month and can notice a difference in my skin. <br />
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I use The Sandwich normal to slightly dry skin kit which includes the following:<br />
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How I make <a href=" Sandwich</a>?<br />
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I start by dotting Lovely Glow moisturizer all over my face and smoothing it until the skin absorbs it. I follow it with the Refining Scrub along with a quick splash of water to move the product around my face. Then I run the soap underneath the faucet and build up a lather in my hand and rub it on my face. I take disposable cloth, wet it and wipe off all three products from my face. I splash warm water on my face and follow it with cold water. I pat dry my face and dab just a bit of the Lovely Glow moisturizer.<br />
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It seems like a lot to do, but it only takes like 5 minutes. Afterward, my face feels smooth, refreshed and ready to go out make up free! I definitely notice more luminosity to my complexion, as opposed to it looking dull like it used to. Plus, my face has never felt this well moisturized {the truth is I don't have to use a lot of the moisturizer and it does not feel greasy}.<br />
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<strong><u>Night time Routine</u></strong><br />
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My Simone France kit also came with products to make sure that my face is completely cleansed of all day time debris before I go to bed.<br />
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I finish my day by dabbing and swirling Simone France's <a href=" Milk</a> {has a creamy texture to it} all over my face and neck with half of a disposable cloth. It really helps get all the gunk off my face and the proof is all in the cloth. I follow it up with the <a href=" Toner</a> and the other half of the disposable cleansing cloth; it's alcohol free so it doesn't dry up my face and it helps swipe off the Rich Milk to finish off the cleaning process. My face and neck end up feeling smooth, refreshed and my pores feel like they can breathe clearly.<br />
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These products are enough to last you from 2-3 months. I've been using them for a little over a month and I still have lots of product left <span style="font-size: x-small;">{more than half}.</span><br />
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One of the things I liked the most was that prior to recieving any of the products, I was sent a beauty questionnaire so the rep would know what products would better suit my skin and they were dead on.<br />
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These are products that I could definitely see myself purchasing in the future, especially for the fall-winter season.<br />
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I'm a big fan of this series because no matter what situations you may be facing <a href=" Soup for the Soul </a>has a book for it. This time around you get to choose from 2 books, <em>Inspiration for the Young at Heart </em>or <em>Devotional Stories for Tough Times. </em><br>
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<em><strong>Devotional Stories for Tough Times</strong> </em>is ideal for those of you going through rough times in life and are looking for some reassurance through stories of strength, faith and prayer.<br>
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<em><strong>Inspiraton for the Young at Heart</strong> </em>presents stories for people who after 60 found a new meaning to their lives. The stories are funny and invigorating and help you see that age is not a limit when it comes to enjoying life<br>
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<strong>Giveaway:</strong><br>
2 readers {U.S. or Canada} will get the chance to win either one of the featured books, you choose whether you would like <strong><em>Inspiraton for the Young at Heart </em></strong>or <strong><em>Devotional Stories for Tough Times</em></strong><br>
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<a href="2011/12/giveaway-chicken-soup-for-soul.html#more">Read more »</a>2011/12/giveaway-chicken-soup-for-soul.htmlnoreply@blogger.com (Emy)0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2390909002414605002.post-3783075942710863474Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:03:00 +00002011-12-06T18:33:17.249-05:00beautybeauty productscarmexgiveawaysreviewsskincareGiveaway: Carmex Skincare {CLOSED}<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="; imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src=";></a></div>Now that we are in full-on fall with winter right around the corner my skin tends to get dry and a bit flaky. During this time of year my regular skincare routine just doesn't cut it. Luckily, the great people over at Carmex sent me a skincare package to help me get through the cold temperatures.<br>
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If you feel you need a little bit more TLC on certain parts of your body then that's where Carmex Healing Cream would come in! This cream is thicker than the lotion, so you won't need too much product to start feeling a difference in your skin. I use this cream on my hands, feet and elbows before I start out my day. It really helps me look my best, because there is nothing more uncomfortable than exposing dry, cracked hands and feet to the world. <br>
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I love both products from the Carmex skin care line! They really do help heal, soothe and moisturize your dry skin , especially hands, elbows and feet. The product absorbs quickly and has a great scent that I would compare to a light cherry and vanilla like smell. The prices are great on the pocket. I love that both the Carmex Healing Lotion & Carmex Healing Cream come in a travel size so it's convenient to carry them around with you. I always carry mine in my son's diaper backpack. Either one of these products would make for a unique stocking stuffer.<br>
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