Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 9, 2012, 6:33 pm
Bullying and harassment in the schools have been all over the news for the past few years. Tragedies have occurred that were later found related to teen bullying. What do you do if you think that your teen or pre-teen is being harassed? I have found a great resource that talks about the signs of bul...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 9, 2012, 6:00 pm
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Triad Retail Media. All opinions are 100% mine. The Glade® Expressions™ Collection has always offered great products and now there are two new products to make your home smell and feel fresher!   Fragrance Mist – The Glade® Expression...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 9, 2012, 12:09 pm
As women age, they should be concerned with the amount of calcium that they get daily.  There are many different forms of calcium supplements, but Adora™ Calcium Supplement doesn’t taste like a supplement at all!  Instead it tastes like I am indulging in a great piece of chocolate.  Each Ado...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 9, 2012, 10:48 am
This week the Pretty on Pinterest meme sponsored by Simply Stacie and Sassy Mama in LA is all about LOVE! I love baby kisses and what says love like a baby! Here are my favorite baby kisses: Dog Kisses Baby Source: sodahead.com via Maria on Pinterest   Baby Giraffe Kiss Source: deepershopping....
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 9, 2012, 10:01 am
Color, Click, Capture is a new blog hop hosted by East9thStreet, A Helicopter Mom, Nap Time Is My Time and Sunshine and Sippy Cups. Each week there will have a different color  to theme.  Share your photograph featuring that color. This week the Color, Click, Capture Photography Challenge is...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 8, 2012, 12:22 pm
The newest Disney film to be released to the big screen is The Secret World of Arrietty opening in theaters on February 17, 2012. This film is about little people who reside undetected under the floorboards in a secret world. This animated adventures is based on Mary Norton’s best selling childr...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 7, 2012, 5:35 pm
I don’t know how often I have bought nails over the years for myself and my daughters. While they work well for a while, the fit is just not that great. Those that are blessed with great nails, probably don’t realize that there are many of us that just don’t have great nails. If I really wante...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 7, 2012, 5:00 pm
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sprint. All opinions are 100% mine. Right now, Sprint is offering a limited time sale and the sale is only online.  If you are looking for open a new line of service or add a line to your account, this is the perfect time to take advantage of t...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 7, 2012, 12:37 pm
$15 PayPal CASH or Amazon GC & Novel Book Bonanza  Review & Giveaway EVENT!    Sponsored by MamaLuvsBooks  (Picture from Amazon.com) Book Review By MamaLuvsBooks:  I LOVE this book! It is fabulous!!! Being a former teacher I could see many ways to use this book in the classroom. I really ho...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 7, 2012, 11:49 am
I have three children and they all play sports. Every season, I have to sort through their equipment and decide what is still usable and what I need to get new. CouponCodes4u.com has many different sports discounts that I can use to get my kids new sports equipment. This site is especially great wh...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 6, 2012, 11:01 pm
Pinterest is the hottest new social media site right now and I have decided to team up with a great group of bloggers to host a giveaway to share our love of Pinterest.  One lucky person will win these gift cards that were donated by the host blogs: 12 x $10 Amazon.com Gift Code 1 x $20 Amazon.com...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 6, 2012, 2:33 pm
I came across these great Valentine Crafts that you can make for under $5 a piece.  Each project can be made with materials you have on hand, or items that will be easy to purchase.  Happy Crafting and Happy Valentine’s Day! Woven Heart Baskets Source: spottedcanary.com via The on Pinterest R...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 4, 2012, 6:49 pm
I often have difficultly planning meals.  I seem to go back to the same old recipes when I really want to try something new.  Fortunately, I have come across four great sites that offer meal plans (and one site where you can print a blank meal planning sheet) to help me with ideas.   If you need ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 3, 2012, 2:01 pm
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Walgreens. All opinions are 100% mine. Right now, Walgreens is offering a discount on their Prescription Savings Club.  For only $35 per year, family membership includes subscribing member, a spouse, dependents 22 years and younger and pets.  ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 3, 2012, 1:18 pm
Baby carriers have come a long way. Gone all the old steel frame and harsh cloth carriers. Instead, you can wrap your baby in comfort with the Baby K’tan® Baby Carrier. This carrier should be on every parent’s baby shower gift list. Recommended by doctors, the carrier has no wrapping, no hardwa...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 3, 2012, 12:38 pm
I love retro wear.  Well, maybe not bell bottom pants, but a blast from the past is always nice!  Polaroid Eyewear is the perfect fashion accessory and now they are offering sunglasses in cool retro styles.  The Best Under The Sun Collection sunglass line takes you through six decades of sungla...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 2, 2012, 5:26 pm
Color, Click, Capture is a new blog hop hosted by East9thStreet, A Helicopter Mom, Nap Time Is My Time and Sunshine and Sippy Cups. Each week there will have a different color  to theme.  Share your photograph featuring that color. This week the color theme is RED.  This summer we visited a...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 2, 2012, 5:12 pm
This week’s theme for Pretty on Pinterest meme sponsored by Simply Stacie and Sassy Mama in LA is Hot! I found a bunch of hot candle flames on Pinterest to share. Don’t you just love how some savvy people arrange candles? This looks like it is at a Wedding. Source: whitelilacinc.blogspot.com v...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 2, 2012, 11:33 am
I love a soft pillow! Unfortunately, some of the cheaper pillows that you get at the store down the street are just not up to my standards. What I really want is the Faux Down Pillow from Nature’s Sleep. This pillow is referred to as “The Teddy Bear” of pillows. What makes it different is that...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 1, 2012, 5:02 pm
I have never had a reclining chair in my house. I have always wanted one. I want to be able to sit in a chair, by myself, with my feet up. I love snuggling with my kids, but sometimes I just need a little space of my own. If I were to get myself a recliner, it would be a wall-hugger recliner like...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Feb 1, 2012, 4:43 pm
I know there are a lot of coupon sites out there, but Coupon Chief is one of the fastest growing coupon sites. Right now there are over 250,000 visitors per month and over 50,000 coupons for over 15,000 stores! When I was shopping online for Christmas presents this year (I do most of my shopping on...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 31, 2012, 11:01 pm
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 31, 2012, 10:22 pm
I am always looking for space saving ideas for my home.  One idea is to build a corner headboard for my daughter’s room.  This would free up some space in her room.  I found these great ideas on the internet.  Now I will just have to figure out how to make one! modern kids design by houston i...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 29, 2012, 6:19 pm
On September 14, 2012, Disney is releasing Finding Nemo 3D to the theaters. This has been one of our family’s favorite Disney movies and we are excited that we will be able to see it in 3D. Follow the adventures of Marlin and Dora as they race through the ocean in search of Marlin’s son Nemo. W...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 28, 2012, 3:35 pm
It is soon Prom Season, and as a senior this year, my daughter will be attending prom. Fortunately I have found some really cute prom dresses! We looked on PromGirl.net and found some great fashion-forward dresses – she is having a hard time choosing! One of the styles that we love and that is a...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 27, 2012, 11:01 pm
What woman wouldn’t love a Little Blue Box from Tiffany’s?  To help you celebrate Valentine’s Day this year, you can enter to win a a $200 Tiffany’s Gift Card!! Enter on the form below, Open to US and Canada only (Canadians please see note below). Void where prohibited. Ends February 7 a...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 27, 2012, 10:50 am
One of the newest fashion trends is feathers!  I often see my girls friends with feathers in their hair. Now, there is an easy way to get in on this latest fashion craze with Snap-On Feathers™! It is an easy way to add those cool looking feathers to your hair. The feathers are attached to non-sli...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 27, 2012, 10:40 am
This Spring, over 115 bloggers are participating in the Spring Fashionista Event hosted by Still Blonde After All These Years and co-hosts  The Socialite’s Closet  and Modly Chic . This is your chance to enter great giveaways all geared toward fashion! Over the next month, I will be giving ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 26, 2012, 4:04 pm
Last week, I participated in the Pretty on Pinterest meme sponsored by Simply Stacie and Sassy Mama in LA and showed you some great pics of black and white diamonds. This week the theme is chocolate and I just had to chose Chocolate Diamonds as my theme because this Christmas, my son wanted to buy ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 25, 2012, 10:06 am
My dad passed away about a year ago. This is one of my favorite pictures of him with his oldest granddaughter, my daughter.
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 25, 2012, 9:50 am
What a clever video this is! Take Lionel Richie’s song Hello, add a lot of movie clips and you have a great montage video! Hello from ant1mat3rie on Vimeo.
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 25, 2012, 9:47 am
I have a daughter who is five foot ten inches tall. She has a hard time finding jeans that are the right length. In the store, she will try them on and they will be just the right length, but as soon as they are washed, they are way too short. I decided to do a little only search and try and find...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 25, 2012, 9:29 am
Did you know that Weight Watchers makes great frozen treats? These frozen treats are lower in calories than regular frozen treats and come in a variety of flavors! My favorite so far are the Dark Chocolate Raspberry Cheesecake Ice Cream Bars. These bars are only three points. The ice cream is a ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 21, 2012, 4:48 pm
I have two daughters that suffer from allergies.  My older daughter has a strange cross-reaction allergy.  If she is affected by Birch Tree pollen and then eats raw apples, peaches, potatoes, and a few others, she gets a suffer reaction that causes her eyes to swell up.  We have found that if she...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 21, 2012, 3:57 pm
I so want one of these mattresses, because my mattress is old and uncomfortable.  I have heard so much about the memory foam mattresses and how great they are.  Right now, Makobi Scribe is giving away a  memory foam mattress from Nature’s Sleep.  Plus, there is an extra giveaway for $200 of Na...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 20, 2012, 2:29 pm
Yesterday, my middle child came home and told me there was a new boy in her math class.  A new CUTE boy.  As she was leaving math class, the boy said: “Hey, I think you have pretty eyes!”  Well, that just made her day.  She is under the impression that she has boring eyes.  My older daughte...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 19, 2012, 11:49 am
I loved different colored diamonds! I found some great black diamond pictures on Pinterest. Paired with the regular diamonds, they look gorgeous! Love the belt buckle – this is my favorite! Source: ice.com via Jasmine on Pinterest   Classic Black & White Source: ringoblog.com via Erica on Pi...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 19, 2012, 9:54 am
What is BeeSavy? BeeSavy is a new online shopping tool that saves you time and money. You can use BeeSavy to compare prices on millions of products from hundreds of stores, get cash back from your online purchases, save money with coupons, and earn money by referring your friends. Right now, you ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 19, 2012, 9:39 am
SneakPeeq is a new shopping site that has great products. As a sneakpeeq shopper (aka “peeqer”) you are presented with three products. The more you participate on the site, the better that Sneakpeeq will be able to match your likes to the products presented to you. You can browse through othe...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 18, 2012, 10:16 am
There are a lot of blogs going dark today. You won’t be able to access their pages. They are protesting a new bill before Congress that involves internet censorship. I thought I would share some information about the bill and how it can possible affect you. Click on the graphic to learn more.
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 18, 2012, 8:59 am
Fearless Young Adult Book Tour and Kindle Giveaway Fearless by Tawdra Kandle Tasmyn Vaughn didn’t expect much when her dad’s job moved them to a small town in Florida; it was just another new school. But there is more to King than meets the eye, and soon Tasmyn’s ability to hear other’s t...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 17, 2012, 7:01 am
Giveaway Frenzy January has begun! Giveaway Frenzy is a monthly giveaway event organized by ShePromotes. Each month, ShePromotes brings a group of bloggers together to offer our readers a great prize! To earn entries in Giveaway Frenzy, you will visit other giveaways we are offering and enter to win...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Jan 16, 2012, 8:16 pm
Welcome to Buzz Blast January! Buzz Blast is hosted by ShePromotes and the goal is to bring you a great little prize while building a little buzz! If you love to enter giveaways and discover new blogs, Buzz Blast is a great opportunity for you! Buzz Blast January runs from Monday, January 16th thr...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 14, 2011, 10:55 pm
Gift Cards Galore is a monthly giveaway brought to you by Jennifers Savings. I have teamed up with Jennifer, along with the other wonderful blogs, to sponsor the December giveaway. We have all provided a gift card with a value of $5 or more to be given out to 13 different winners! These gift ca...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 14, 2011, 6:54 pm
I recently did a review of both Jump Start and Math Blaster – great online educational games for children. JumpStart.com has thousands of games and activities for kids from the ages of 3-12. Once you are in the game world, you can find activities that are labeled with the recommended age grou...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 14, 2011, 10:44 am
My daughters always include shoes on their Christmas lists. They like all kinds of shoes: flats, high heels, boots, slippers – you name it, they just love shoes. Each year I think I get them at least one pair of shoes. This year, my younger daughter wants a pair of Uggs with the fold down top. ...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 14, 2011, 9:17 am
Recently I posted a review of the world’s thinnest wallet – ALL-ETT. My husband is still using this wallet and absolutely loves it! If you hurry, you can get an ALL-ETT Wallet for a special price. This offer ends today, December 14th at 11:59pm EST. Spend $20 and get $40 of ALL-ETT product...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 13, 2011, 12:41 pm
Centrum has introduced a new line of supplements called ProNutrients that are designed to work with your multivitamin. As a busy mom with three kids, I know how difficult it is to eat properly and get the nutrition that I need. I was thrilled to be able to try Centrum’s ProNutrients Fruit and Ve...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 13, 2011, 12:16 pm
If you haven’t been to the theater lately, than you wouldn’t know that 3D movies are all the rage! There are so many options now to view movies in 3D, there are even 3D televisions! The 3D glasses that they give you at the theater are not the best glasses and they are certainly not very fashiona...
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Cecile P. posted an article on The Shopping Duck - Dec 13, 2011, 10:48 am
How would you love more money in your pocket this year for holiday giving? It was important to me to try and find ways to save and earn money this season to be able to purchase Christmas gifts for my kids. I have signed up for numerous survey sites and used coupon sites to earn extra money and sav...
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