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Neighborhood Toy Store Day- November 10, 2012 #toystoreday

If you’ve ever had the pleasure of shopping in a locally owned toy store then you know the wonder it holds inside and the excitement such a shopping experience can be.  There’s just something about a small store full of toys as opposed to a big View Post

Election Day Is Here

Today is the day we go to the polls and elect our President and other various state and local government officials. I’m not going to lie to you, I’ve been sitting on pins and needles about this ever since the debates.  I feel very strongly about View Post

Questions Kids Ask

  I knew it would happen at some point in parenthood…the day when my child would come up to me and ask, “Why is the sky blue?”. Isn’t that the universal question of kids? We even went through the phase of him asking simply “why?” after every View Post

Enjoy A Fall Getaway On The Mississippi Gulf Coast

  Fall is here, and the weather has definitely turned cooler, but that doesn’t mean things wind down on the Mississippi Gulf Coast.  Fall is a great time to enjoy many great outdoor family events on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, and now is the View Post

It’s Not Too Late To Find The Perfect Halloween Costume #KmartHalloween

How does your family get ready for Halloween? In our home, we start by setting out some of our favorite seasonal decor. I like to "pretty up" our kitchen table. It just makes the whole room look much more inviting. We also find a great View Post

Halloween Fun Magazine

Make this year’s Halloween the most magical ever with spooky inspiration from Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and Country Living. Whether you’re throwing a monster bash or just decorating to get in the spirit, you’ll find frightfully quick and easy ways View Post

My Biggest Laundry Pain? Stains! #MaytagMoms

I’m one of those people who really doesn’t mind cleaning, including doing the laundry.  I hate cooking and washing dishes, but laundry?  I could do that all day long and not complain.  Especially now that I have the Maytag Bravos XL View Post

Planning a Romantic Getaway on a Budget

Most people associate romantic getaways with costly dalliances in five-star resorts located on sunlit tropical beachfront property. However, romance doesn't have to involve huge expenditures of cash. In fact, dinner served in front of the fireplace View Post

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