Information at Your Fingertips: Get to Know the New MSN Available on Mobile Devices #MSNKnowNow

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This post was created in partnership with MSN. Find out more about the all new MSN experience at all new msn.com or see it in action on Windows 8, Android, or on iOS at msn.com. #MSNKnowNow I'm new … [Read more...]

Diono RadianRXT Birth to Booster Car Seat Offers Peace of Mind {Review & Giveaway}

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At my son Wesley's 9 month checkup we learned that he is still very tall and has pushed the limits of his current portable car seat. While I normally like the easy of being able to use it as a travel … [Read more...]

Our Crazy and Quick Trip to the Mall of America

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Are we crazy? Did we seriously make a trip to the Mall of America? In August? On a Saturday? Oh, yes, yes we did. Lucian's birthday is coming up on August 22nd and like every year, we … [Read more...]

Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge: Our Mother’s Day Weekend Vacation Part 2

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Over Mother's Day weekend we enjoyed a relaxing stay at  Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge in Deerwood, MN.  Since there is so much to share I’ve broken this trip into a series of three posts. I've … [Read more...]

Stay Organized with a ToiletTree Toiletry Travel Bag {Review}

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My husband is a service engineer and his job requires regular travel to do operator/service training and repair for logging equipment. Sounds exciting doesn't it? On a moment's notice he's flying to … [Read more...]

Stand Out with the Ebags EXO Hardside Spinner

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The past several years I've enjoyed plenty of travel both by myself and with my family in tow. If there is one thing I've learned is a must, it is a nice set of luggage. The most recent upgrade I … [Read more...]

Ruttger’s Bay Lake Lodge: Our Mother’s Day Weekend Vacation Part 1

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Want to get away? Need to get away? I love vacations as they are a great way to feel rejuvenated even if only for a short period of time. A fabulous option for a getaway is Ruttger's Bay Lake Lodge … [Read more...]

Kraft Foods BlogEats Conference 2011 {Giveaway} CLOSED

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In October I had the pleasure of visiting the Kraft Foods BlogEats conference for bloggers. For someone like me who loves to bake and absolutely loves food (sometimes a little too much) it was a match … [Read more...]

Thanksgiving Road Trip with Cars 2

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We are fortunate enough to have my family fairly close by, especially since my husband's immediate family is all out of state. But even though my parents only live a little over an hour away, it can … [Read more...]

Ragu Brand Event and Baked Chicken Parmesean {$150 AMEX GC Giveaway} #MomstheWord CLOSED

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In September I had the chance to visit the Unilever corporate offices to attend a Ragu Brand Immersion blogger event. This was a great chance to get a close up look at just how much work goes into … [Read more...]

Our Awesome Getaway at Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kalahari Resorts for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You may remember a couple of weeks ago I was pumped getting ready for our weekend … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday – NYC & Kim Kardashian

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It isn't every day that I stay in a hotel on Park Avenue in New York City. With a single room costing several hundred dollars a night and amenities like plush robes and a refrigerator filled with any … [Read more...]

Getting Pumped About Our Trip to Kalahari Resort in Wisconsin Dells

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This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Kalahari® Resorts for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. With school starting for my preschool aged boys next week, I can't think of a … [Read more...]

Save Money On Your Next Family Trip

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Summer is here and many families are planning a much-needed vacation but sometimes you can clip all the coupons you want. It's still not going to get you or your kids any closer to your next family … [Read more...]