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Wordless Wednesday Off to Nature’s Classroom! #WW

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Wow! Time flies doesn't it? I remember when James was just a little guy in diapers playing with all of his Thomas the Trains. Now he is off for this entire week to Nature's Classroom in NH with his fifth grade class. I hope he has a wonderful time. I went to Nature's Classroom when I was his age. I loved it, but wish that I kept a journal of my activities. That was my advice to him - have a blast and try to write some things down so you will have it to look back on. He has a camera, so at the … [Read More...]

Friendship Dairies Tote Bag of Healthy Goodies Giveaway 6/11 (RV $75)

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I received some of these products as a thank you for sharing this info. and a tote bag of products is being provided for the purpose of this giveaway. I received no compensation for this post. The comments are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC Guidelines. This May, Friendship Dairies is launching a mobile mixer food truck tour that will be serving free 5-ounce Friendship Fit to Go™ 1% Low Fat, 1% Low Fat Pineapple, and 4% Regular cottage cheese samples throughout the … [Read More...]

MyAllergyTest At Home Allergy Test Giveaway 6/7

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I have received a MyAllergyTest free of charge for the purpose of this review/giveaway. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC regulations. I was excited about this opportunity because I have allergies and yet I've never been to an allergy doctor! I have a feeling that my allergies are mostly seasonal, but I am excited to finally find out what exactly I am allergic to - and thanks to the folks at MyAllergyTest, I'll finally find out what I am allergic to and all from the comfort of my … [Read More...]

Wachusett Brewery Tour

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This post is not sponsored - just sharing a fun event. Before I get to the Wachusett Brewery Tour that we took this past Friday evening, I just want to mention this tour was made possible by co race directors Nikki Maselli and Michael Mattson from Aubuchon.com. They organized the 5K Run/Walk event called Music For Life Rock 'n Run that we attended last weekend. Grant, a couple of friends and I ran that race. Check out that post here. Wachusett Brewery is a local sponsor at the event and … [Read More...]

Saturday Giveaway Linky Link Your Giveaways 5/18

My Giveaways  Ends 5/19 - $20 Gift Card to McDonalds Ends 5/20 - Pampers Diapers and Wipes (2 winners) Ends 5/22 - $50 Novica Gift Card Ends 5/27 - Rimmel London BB Cream, Blush and Eye Makeup 4 Winners! Ends 5/28 - Bath and Body Works VIP tote (RV $110) Ends 5/30 - Almondina Cookes (6 packages!)  Ends 6/3 - Lancome Visionnaire Advanced Skin Corrector Ends 6/6 - Mother's Day in Hollywood Celebrity Gift Boxes Products RV $300+ Link Your Giveaways If you are hosting a … [Read More...]

Asian Beef with Mandarin Oranges Slow Cooker Recipe

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Last Thursday we all went to Barnes and Noble to browse books. While I almost walked away with the new book from Spark People, I decided against it. I stumbled upon the book Crock Pot the Original Slow Cooker Comfort Food Diet Cookbook. I am still trying to eat healthy (most of the time....ha!) There are a lot of great slow cooker recipes and bright colorful photos that appealed to me so I bought it. This Asian Beef with Mandarin Orange dish is one of those recipes. I've also tried the … [Read More...]

Mother’s Day in Hollywood Celebrity Gift Boxes Products Giveaway 6/6 RV $300+

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I received some of these products and a sets of products is being provided for the purpose of this giveaway. I received no compensation for this post. The comments are 100% my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with FTC Guidelines. Distinctive Assets, the LA-based entertainment marketing company credited with beginning the marketing craze of celebrity swag over a decade ago, once again produced and distributed its annual “Mother’s Day in Hollywood” celebrity gift boxes. … [Read More...]

Wordless Wednesday Chick Pics. #WW

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If you saw my Mother's Day post, you know that we have a new a addition to our family. Ah...make that six new additions. Chicks!! We have two Barred Rock (black w/ yellow) two Buff Orbingtons (yellow) and two Rhode Island Reds (Brown). Our local library had a seminar on how to raise chickens and once we attended that we were hooked. The boys would love to have a dog or a cat, but we all have asthma and pet allergies - so no dogs allowed. Not even the hypoallergenic type. Grant says sure … [Read More...]