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You Know Those Food Samples at Costco? #trop50

February 3, 2012
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You Know Those Food Samples at Costco? #trop50

Every so often I try a new product. I might be strolling the aisles at Costco. I’ll see a sample kiosk. If I have my children with me, we ALWAYS stop. No questions asked. I’ll stand while my children take a sample. If there are enough samples left, I take a sample myself. I’m...
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Posted in Blogging Conferences -- BlogHer, BlogHer, Cooking/Eating, Family, food, health, mealtimes, Reviews, travel, vacation | No Comments »

New Giveaways Posted and Winners Chosen

January 31, 2012
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If you read this blog, you’ll know that I don’t host a giveaway every week. Sometimes it is months between giveaways. But, when I do host a giveaway, I. Go. All. Out! Last month I held my Musings from Me Holiday Gift Guide and Giveaway. And oh it was a lot of fun. I...
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Getting the Most Out of Your Disneyland and Walt Disney World Vacation #seizingfamilytime

January 27, 2012
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Getting the Most Out of Your Disneyland and Walt Disney World Vacation #seizingfamilytime

Some tips for getting the most out of Disneyland and Walt Disney World. FASTPASS FASTPASS is the key to getting the most out of your Disney experience. My husband is somewhat of a pro about the FASTPASS. FASTPASS can be used on the following attractions at Disneyland: Autopia, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Indiana Jones...
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Posted in Daily Routine, Entertainment, Family, family fun, family strife, finances, holiday, holidays, Musings on Family, organization, Reviews, travel, vacation | No Comments »

Disneyland Fun for All Ages #seizingfamilytime

January 27, 2012
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Disneyland Fun for All Ages #seizingfamilytime

As a child, we traveled a great deal. I lived in three countries. Attended three preschools. Three elementary schools. Two middle schools. And one high school. Lived in seven homes, including one hotel. Yikes that’s a lot of moving! As well as moving, we vacationed all the time. When we first moved to the...
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Posted in Entertainment, family fun, finances, holiday, holidays, Moms, Musings on Family, pool, Reviews, travel, vacation | No Comments »

Taking the #Tide Coldwater Challenge #washcold @shespeaksup

January 25, 2012
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Taking the #Tide Coldwater Challenge #washcold @shespeaksup

As a high schooler back in Manchester, England. I wore a school uniform M-F. On the weekends I had about 2-3 outfits. It was England so summer clothes were kind of nonexistent. Too chilly for shorts and tees. That said, my mother must have done washing 24-7 to keep up with my distinct lack...
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Binging and Purging, But in a Good Way [Giveaway]

January 17, 2012
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Binging and Purging, But in a Good Way [Giveaway]

Over the past few months, I have purged, recycled, consigned, and moved a ton of stuff from our family room. I’m about to declutter the dining room office. Early last year I tackled the playroom. The year before last, the master bedroom was on my hit list of rooms to declutter. Some days I...
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Posted in finances, food, Giveaways, Musings on Family, Musings on Giveaways, Reviews, shopping | 51 Comments »

I Want to Work in Film, But Not Like This [Giveaway]

January 17, 2012
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I Want to Work in Film, But Not Like This [Giveaway]

I have nightmares that one day I will see myself in a news story about overweight people. Only the story isn’t about me or my weight gain or loss. No. I am just one of the people filmed from the waist down as I walk down a city street as part of the background...
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Posted in Cooking/Eating, food, Giveaways, mealtimes, Musings on Family, Musings on Giveaways, Reviews, shopping | 17 Comments »

Whining Up Ahead, But I Chose Winners…So All Is Good.

January 17, 2012
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I’m in a race, of sorts. But, I’m not sure where I am going. Every feel like every day you are really simply racing from Point A to Point B with a pit stop at Point C before heading back home at some point? A rat race, of sorts. Mornings start later than usual....
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Mmmm…Cinnabon

January 13, 2012
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Mmmm…Cinnabon

My friends at Pssst…, General Mills, and Cinnabon asked me to share this with my readers. Who am I to say No? So here it is… Cinnabon was able to warm the hearts of others this holiday season through its Random ‘Packs’ of Kindness contest. Now it’s your turn to do the same! Throughout...
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Soarin’ and Screamin’ at California Adventure #seizingfamilytime

January 6, 2012
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Soarin’ and Screamin’ at California Adventure #seizingfamilytime

My son is a giant. O.K. not quite. But he is very tall for his age. At 3 he was mistaken for a 5-year-old. At 5, people assumed he was 8. Lately, people have asked if my 8-year-old is 10 or 11. What?! Being mistaken for an older kid can be onerous. Especially if...
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