Lisa N.

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Teaching Your Kids to Be Healthier Eaters

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 10, 2012, 4:10 pm
Photo credit: hotblack from morguefile.com A serious weight epidemic has been afflicting American children in recent decades. Thanks to the popularity of inactive pastimes and the increasing availability of unhealthy foods, kids now have the ability to consu...
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7 Simple Chicken Recipes for Working Mommies

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 8, 2012, 4:49 pm
Between a 40-hour workweek, three school-age children with demanding schedules, and a never-ending list of household chores (try delegating!), I barely have time to take a shower (took one today, thank you very much!). While I have good intentions to be t...
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Season Two of The Voice premieres February 5th

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 1:41 pm
The second season of The Voice premieres Feb. 5, directly after the Super Bowl on NBC!  Did you watch last season? I really enjoyed it despite my initial hesitation.  It has been the only American Idol like show that has kept my attention yet! I am very much loo...
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Day 3 #FEBPHOTOADAY

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 10:49 am
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New Grocery Shopping Habits #HFExtendedFamily

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 3, 2012, 9:00 am
I LOVE to shop.  I could spend days if not weeks shopping.  Online, at the mall, it doesn't matter I love to shop. UNLESS it's grocery shopping.  For some reason I have an issue with grocery shopping.  I think it's partly a laziness factor and partly because as much as I ...
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Day 2 #FEBPHOTOADAY

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 1:41 pm
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Win Tickets to the Second Annual Girls Night Out -- Go Red for Women

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 12:23 pm
How you like to join me for the Second Annual “Girls Night Out -- Go Red for Women” event presented by WBBM Radio, K-HITS, B96 and Sassy Moms in the City? I attended this fabulous event last year thanks to Sassy Moms in the City and this year they have graciously invite...
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Earn a $10 Gift Card with P&G products at Sam's Club in February #Giveaway

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 2, 2012, 11:42 am
Don’t miss out on precious moments by wasting hours at the grocery store and fussing over budgets. Discover an easy way to save on baby essentials from P&G by buying them in bulk at Sam’s Club® this February! Purchase all the basics for baby at your local Sam’s Club store to...
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Day 1 #FEBPHOTOADAY

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 12:45 pm
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MONSTER JAM, #Giveaway Allstate Arena February 10-12, 2012

Lisa N. posted an article on - Feb 1, 2012, 10:29 am
MONSTER JAM Allstate Arena February 10-12, 2012 Schedule: Friday – 7:30 Saturday – 2:00, 7:30 Sunday – 2:00, 7:30 ...
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Who's Up For A Challenge?

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 31, 2012, 3:52 pm
Anyone up to join me for a Photo A Day challenge in February?  Come on it's a short month, even if it is a leap year.
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Learn, Gather, Give With Abbott Champions for Kids #AbbottCFK #CBias

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 1:38 pm
As part of the Abbott Champions for Kids campaign, I have had the chance to learn a little more about the staggering statics of childhood hunger just in my own area. I know that sometimes the need here in our own backyards can seem almost insignificant to those in thir...
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Motivation Monday, Weight Loss Quotes 2

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 30, 2012, 7:00 am
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Mom Always Said

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 26, 2012, 10:11 am
Mom always said, well, a lot of stuff.  Most of it was even pretty valuable.  But I'm pretty sure I will continue to hear her voice every winter for the rest of my life as I leave the house during the winter in my nonwintery shoes and a light jacket.  You see you don't spend your enti...
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Dear Dads

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 25, 2012, 2:36 pm
If you're a dad, that means there is very likely a Mama in your life.  And in case you haven't yet realized it, Valentine's Day is sneaking up on us.  On this day of the year, one my one husband so lovingly refers to as a "Hallmark Holiday" do you typically get gifts for her?      ...
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What do YOU Think About This Years Oscar Nominees for Best Picture?

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 1:18 pm
The nominees for this years Best Picture were announced this morning? Have you seen any of these movies?  Did your favorites make the list? I have only seen The Help and I think if it wasn't nominated, I might have to stop watching movies all together.  I'...
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Real Steel, featuring Hugh Jackman on DVD Blu-Ray TODAY

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 24, 2012, 1:30 am
When Real Steel came out, there was no question that my boys would want to see it.  Fighting AND robots, or even better FIGHTING ROBOTS!?!?! It's like every boys dream come true.  Even the 'boys' who've grown up a bit now will feel a little nostalgic while watching th...
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Abbott Champions for Kids #AbbottCFK #CBias

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 11:13 pm
As a mom I can't imagine how you can not be sensitive to the needs of kids.  As the mom of a child in our school district, it's hard to ignore the need right at our own back door.  We live in a poor community.  We don't make a lot ourselves but we make ends meet and our children...
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Motivation Monday, Weight Loss Quotes

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 23, 2012, 7:00 am
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American Idol Season 11 Week 1 Auditions

Lisa N. posted an article on - Jan 20, 2012, 12:00 pm
American Idol is back and after the first two episodes of American Idol Season 11 auditions, I have several faves.  How about you?  You can go back and rewatch some of the most memorable auditions here on AmericanIdol.com.  Although I have ze...
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Go Home For The Holidays with T-Mobile

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 14, 2011, 7:30 am
... year that we are actually packing up and heading away from home for the holidays.  But we are going to spend the week with extended family.  A whole week, sharing a beach house with my father, stepmom, aunts and uncles.  It will be odd to be away from home physically this Christmas but it w...
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Gift Guide for Last Minute Shoppers #jcplastminute

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2011, 9:45 am
... I KNOW I'm not alone, right? Right!?  But thankfully JCPenney wants to help you if you are a last minutes shopper.  Check out the gift guide they put together for us procrastinators! JCPenney Don't Panic Last Minute Shopping Guide (function() { ... participating in a blog...
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Oh The Places We'll Go, Sarasota Florida Things To Do

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 13, 2011, 7:30 am
... to spend a week on the beach with my family.  There will be 8 other adults sharing a beach house with my crazy kids.  I could easily spend the ... sitting in the sand reading and playing online but that isn't exactly my boys speed.  So I've arranged a ... for us to check out so the boys ...
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1-800 Contacts, The Largest Contact Lens Store

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 12, 2011, 9:46 pm
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Wappy Dog for Nintendo DS #GamersGiftGuide2011

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 11, 2011, 12:00 pm
... communicate with Wappy via your Nintendo DS, and watch the physical ... Mode, interact with Wappy inside the Nintendo DSs virtual world. Every ... evolving barked responses translated by the DS software Thanks to ... play with Wappy even without your DS. My boys h...
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ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS™: CHIPWRECKED VIDEO GAME for Nintendo Wii #GamersGiftGuide2011

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2011, 7:00 pm
Dance Along with Your Favorite Chipmunks and Chipettes in this Exciting Musical Adventure Alvin and the Chipmunks: Chipwrecked is a full-body motion-based dance experience on Kinect for Xbox 360 and ...
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Add iPad 2 Accessories from Best Buy to your Holiday Wish List

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 10, 2011, 3:30 pm
 Rocketfish™ - PadPivot Stand for Most Tablets and Digital Readers Model: RF - PADPIVOT| SKU: 3097032 What's Included Rocketfish™ PadPivot Stand for Most Tablets and Digital Readers ...
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Mr Popper's Penguins Debuting on Blu-ray, DVD and Digital Download December 6

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 9, 2011, 9:00 am
... in life until he inherits six, “adorable” and mischievous penguins.  ... ; Mr. Popper quickly gets acquainted with – and increasingly attached to – his winged ... , Mrs. Van Gundy, played by the acclaimed Angela Lansbury (Murder She Wrote, Beauty and...
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I'm Going to See @Rosie

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2011, 1:40 pm
Next week I will be getting an early Christmas gift...I will be attending a taping of The Rosie Show.  OK so it won't fit in a box and I'm pretty sure they won't let me put a bow on Rosie, but to me it's an amazing gift.  I have love Rosie O'Donnell for forever and used to ...
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THE HELP Comes Home For The Holidays on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, December 6, 2011

Lisa N. posted an article on - Dec 8, 2011, 8:00 am
Have you picked up your copy of The Help on Blue-Ray or DVD yet? The Help, the inspirational summer hit film people can‟t stop talking about, arrives in homes just in time for the holidays, delivering this powerful story on Blu-ray™ ...
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Auntie Anne's At-Home Baking Kit Review

Lisa N. posted an article on - Nov 2, 2011, 11:30 am
When we received Auntie Anne's At-Home Baking Kit, I decided to let the boys decide which of these tasty recipes they wanted to help me make.  They LOVE the Pretzel Dogs at Auntie Anne's in the mall so they opted to try that.  So we started pr...
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Telestrations wants to send you to the Chicago Toy and Game Fair

Lisa N. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 4:19 pm
 Want to attend the Chicago Toy and Game Fair with your family?  Are you a game lover who'd like to represent MY blog in a Telestrations show down with the game's inventor for a chance to win a ton of great USAopoly games? If you are available November 20th at 2pm to atten...
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Gamers Gift Guide 2011 #Nintendo based #VideoGames

Lisa N. posted an article on - Nov 1, 2011, 2:39 am
Do you have a video game fan on your holiday shopping list?  Check out our reviews of some of the latest Nintendo based video game releases for this holiday gift giving! (Click game titles for full info/review) Wii Games Just ...
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Free App of the Day on Amazon Appstore for Android: The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 10:01 am
Happy Halloween from Oceanhouse Media! The Legend of Spookley the Square Pumpkin is the Free App of the Day on the Amazon Appstore for Android. “One day in the pumpkin patch the strangest little pumpkin hatched.” Spookley t...
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Happy Halloween

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 31, 2011, 9:58 am
 Better late than never...we FINALLY got to the pumpkin farm on Saturday.  Check out my cute lil pumpkins! And yesterday we carved pumpkins.  Johnny did the Mario (with a little help with the eyes, "m" and inner ear).  Timmy did the Angry Bird with mos...
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CARS 2!! Ready, Set, GO!

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 30, 2011, 2:42 pm
In anticipation of next Tuesday's release of CARS 2 on Blu-ray™ Combo Pack, Blu-ray 3D™, DVD and Movie Download, check out these clips of Lightning McQueen and Mater and get ready for a trip around the world on November 1st!  ...
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Broadway In Chicago Audience Rewards

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 29, 2011, 11:54 am
Broadway In Chicago is thrilled to announce the launch of Audience Rewards for the Chicago market.  This is a national loyalty program for arts fans that began in New York and is now named “The Official Loyalty Program of Broadway,” attrac...
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Share YOUR Stories at Yapfly

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 3:49 pm
Do you have short parenting story you want to share with others?  Visit my Yapfly page to share it today!
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Vote for Extra's new Dessert Delights Flavor

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 28, 2011, 3:12 pm
If you're a gum chewer or have a sweet tooth, you're probably already familiar with Extra Dessert Delights. Inspired by real desserts, the indulgent flavors offer an irresistible treat for only 5 calories. The mouth-watering Dessert Delights lineup include...
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ChiTAG (Chicago Toy and Game Fair) Giveaway Week 2

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 3:23 pm
Preview, play and purchase hot new toys and games as well as favorite classics, and meet their inventors at America's largest toy and game fair open to the public. Two unforgettable days of fun for all ages - Star Wars Breakfast, stage event...
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PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL 2 TICKETS FOR $35!

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 21, 2011, 10:00 am
BROADWAY IN CHICAGO AND PINKALICIOUS: THE MUSICAL ARE EXCITED TO GIVE FANS A LIMITED 2 FOR $35 TICKETOFFER FOR PERFORMANCES IN OCTOBER. Use code PINK When Ordering! * Valid on all O...
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Two Years

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 20, 2011, 1:46 pm
It's been two years, tomorrow, since I stood next to my mother and watched her leave us.  It was a long and painful road to get there.  Saying goodbye that crisp morning felt like somewhat of a relief, knowing she was no longer suffering.  At that point I thought that was the end.  B...
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Wordless Wednesday 10/19/11

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 9:00 pm
Yes, that's me...with Oprah Winfrey!
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Are you Aware? ADHD Awareness week

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 18, 2011, 3:21 pm

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"Ben 10: Become a Plumber, Save the Universe" sweepstakes

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 4:22 pm
Cartoon Network Enterprises Partners with Bandai America Incorporated and D3Publisher to Launch the Ben 10: Become a Plumber, Save the Universe Sweepstakes Ben 10 Fans Enlisted to Help Save the Universe and W...
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Oprah's Lifeclass; Week 1 {linky}

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 17, 2011, 3:36 pm
Have you been watching Oprah's new show Oprah's Lifeclass on OWN?  If you haven't kept up, here's what you've been missing.  Lesson One: The False Power of Ego It was one of her biggest regrets. In a candid hour, Oprah reveals what she now thinks ab...
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ADHD Awareness Week, October 16-22, 2011

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 16, 2011, 9:00 pm
Impact Of ADHD at Work And School, and Prevalence of Associated Conditions Revealed in New Survey ADHD Awareness Coalition urges people to “Get the Facts” and take action to manage ADHD symptoms PHILADELPHIA, October 12, 2011—New surve...
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Bloggers are Making a Difference #Pinktober

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 3:50 pm
Check out what is going on at Nana Hood to support Breast Cancer!
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MARY POPPINS Opens Saturday, Oct. 15 at Cadillac Palace Theatre

Lisa N. posted an article on - Oct 15, 2011, 3:39 pm
... the Cadillac Palace Theatre (151 W. Randolph St.) for a limited engagement of ... Cardona, Hannah Chin, Eric Coles, Anthony Christian Daniel, Kiara Danielle, Elizabeth&# ... team of George Stiles and Anthony Drewe, who have composed new ... creative team includes Tour Directo...
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