LOVE!: Turn Your Instagram Photos Into Fridge Magnets with StickyGram

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Instagram is totally cool and I love snapping photos and using it. And I have often thought about the fact that I'll snap a really cool photo here and there and then do nothing with it. It'll eventually disappear into the archived folders of my Instagram account never to be seen again. Problem solved: StickyGram! I adore these little magnets that … [Read more...]

@Bounty DuraTowel Keeps Your Kitchen Clean

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Apparently there's some serious grossness in my kitchen.  I found this out via a study I did with Bounty.  I had to use a random cloth dishtowel for three days and not wash it.  I sent it to the folks at Bounty to analyze the germs and items left on the towel and no one's going to be surprised to hear there were all sorts of disgusting germy … [Read more...]

Beautiful New Jonathan Adler Collection at JCPenney

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What's not to love about the Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler collection of furniture, decorate accents and home textiles available at JCPenney.com at an affordable price? I'm totally loving these pillows featured in this picture on the right- they would be PERFECT for my living room sofa (same color as the one in the picture!) I found out about … [Read more...]

I Cleaned Up My Kitchen Counters! Love the Fiskars Art Caddy

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So check out what had recently happened to one of the corners in my kitchen.  With two elementary-school aged kids coming home with homework each weekday, we're always in need of the usuals - crayons, colored pencils, pencils, glue sticks and scissors.  While I have a neat little organized area in my laundry room for arts & crafts, we had … [Read more...]

Do You & Your Spouse Argue About the Temp In Your House? (Plus, a Honeywell Space Heater #Giveaway!)

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Hubby and I are both easy going people when it comes to certain things and we generally agree on most points. But there's one thing we have been arguing about in our 11 years of marriage - the temperature of the house! I know I'm not the only one who can relate to this argument. Thankfully in recent years of our marriage, we've both given a little … [Read more...]

Lower Back Issues? Then I’ve Got the Product for You

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So I have a bad lower back. It comes and goes but I'm definitely aware of the fact that I don't have the best lower back muscles and that I have to be careful. So I was interested in this pitch for a product that helps with lower back issues - the BackJoy. It's a plastic piece that you basically sit on when you're in your car or on the sofa and … [Read more...]

HERSHEYS CAMP BONDFIRE #Smores #CampBondfire

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Random fun fact - did you know that August 10th is National S'mores Day? Have you roasted some marshmallows and made S'mores yet this summer? We have! We got together recently for some family fun with my Brother-in-Law's family and all of the kids had a blast making and eating their S'mores. So what is it about making S'mores that is so much … [Read more...]

Love these Practical Products from UM! Brands

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I received a couple of Hook UM! hooks from UM! Brands in the mail this summer. Totally love the fun modern design - great for a playroom, right? Just peel and stick these bad boys - no need for glue, tape, nails or anything that may damage your walls. Just peel, stick and stick it your walls. Even better, they peel off without any damage and … [Read more...]

If He Got You A Vacuum, I Hope It Was This One

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Really. I know they mean well. But when someone you love gets you a vacuum as a gift, despite perhaps your need for a new one or your love of clean floors, it just doesn't go over well. So if you were the recipient of a cleaning devices this holiday season, my apologies. There are, however, a few exceptions. Like if he got you one of these. … [Read more...]

Gifts to Keep The Family Warm

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The holidays are a perfect time to bundle up and get cozy. Here are some great gift picks to keep the whole family warm this winter. Sunbeam LoftTec Heated Throw - A good throw is great to snuggle down with. Even better? A heated throw. Available in two neutral colors - a dark brown walnut and creamy seashell - the LoftTec Heated Throw offers … [Read more...]