Ready or not, there she goes

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My daughter and I have always had this special bedtime routine. It's a simple moment at the end of the hectic days to unwind and  bond. There are no distractions - no TV, no toys, no iPhone. We … [Continue reading]

Link Up with TALU

Welcome to TALU - the Tuesday Archive Link Up - one of the funnest link ups on the web! Simply shake the dust off an old post, whether it was published yesterday or 5 years ago, and give it some new … [Continue reading]

George Giraffe Giveaway

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Welcome to the Mamas & Papas Giveaway. Organized by Mom to Bed by 8. Mamas & Papas Rocking Animal George Giraffe has three interactive modes of play: story time, song time and play time and … [Continue reading]

Car Seat Safety (And How Chicco Makes it Easy)

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When it came time to buy a car seat before our daughter was born, I probably spent a total of 40 hours researching every available option. I went online, I asked friends, I read reviews, I watched … [Continue reading]

I’m a Weis Mother with a Wise Dinner Plan: Chicken Fajita Sandwiches

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As an avid couponer, I’ve been known to shop at four or five different grocery stores, but the one I do more than 90 percent of my shopping at is Weis Markets. Those of you live in the northeast are … [Continue reading]

Link Up with TALU

Welcome to TALU - the Tuesday Archive Link Up - one of the funnest link ups on the web! Simply shake the dust off an old post, whether it was published yesterday or 5 years ago, and give it some new … [Continue reading]

Channeling My Inner Greek Goddess

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I have a love-hate relationship with spring. On one hand, I love it because the beautiful weather means getting outside, taking long walks, playing in the backyard, going to baseball games, trips to … [Continue reading]

Getting in Shape for Summer with Tyson Grilled & Ready: Grilled Chicken & Berry Salad

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As I’ve mentioned in the past, one of my biggest struggles as a mom is planning a weekly menu that’s healthy, easy AND affordable. Finding meals that fit all three of those criteria is a … [Continue reading]

Why You Should Stop Cleaning and Start “Healthing”

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You wouldn’t know it by looking at my living room, which looks like a Toys ‘R Us threw up all over the floor followed by a category two-and-a-half year old hurricane, but I really do try to keep a … [Continue reading]

My Menu Needs a Fresh Take: Jalapeño Popper Chicken Recipe

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When we had grilled cheese and soup the other night for the fourth time in as many weeks, I knew it was time to rethink our long-term dinner menu. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t mind grilled cheese … [Continue reading]