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Feb 9, 2012, 11:10 am
In my never-ending quest to NEVER PAY FULL PRICE if I don't have to (even my kids know to hit the clearance racks, FIRST!) every now and again I get a heads up on some awesome deals. So, yes, of...
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Feb 9, 2012, 10:36 am
MARK YOUR CALENDARS: as you will be able to participate in this Lunchtime Gardening Chat LIVE! and in real-time, right here, on this blog post on February 21st! .
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Feb 8, 2012, 3:05 pm
References and just so you know stuff:
Melisa with One S and her Vlog about absolutely nothing - The Voice.
Also, I was going for lemming, not a lemur (DER!)
Although I realize it is not life-threatening, the squatter is a real p.... Comment - Like
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Feb 8, 2012, 12:06 pm
My husband and I don't usually exchange Valentine's Day gifts and when I say usually, I mean we agree "NO GIFTS!" Then he goes out and gets me something, anyway. Our friends at FreeShipping.org were kind enough to share the...
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Feb 7, 2012, 11:20 am
I'm NOT very good at asking for stuff. Oh, I ask the kids to feed the dog, change the cat litter, pick up the wet towels or take out the garbage which, truth be told, translates to more of a...
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Feb 6, 2012, 2:58 pm
I told the E.R. nurse I was feeling cruddy for over a week now (give or take a bathroom stop, or twenty) but, I just shrugged it off as the kids sharing a stomach bug, or something, as she continued...
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Feb 1, 2012, 12:29 pm
Thanks to Tyson Any'tizers for sponsoring my writing about hosting a successful party for the Big Game (GO GIANTS!) add your comment below to be entered for a chance to win a 42" LG Flat Screen TV from The Blog...
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Jan 30, 2012, 11:47 am
My friend Deb Smith at Jersey Bites has launched an awesome new program called 3 Square Deals: a daily deal site being offered in partnership with local food banks in New Jersey. So, how's it work? Buy the Deal: 3...
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Jan 30, 2012, 10:24 am
I'm not a big fan of January. Although, I don't mind bundling up under a cozy blanket or the way my kitchen smells when my older girls get on their baking kick (DAMMIT!) oh, and how the sky and stars...
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Jan 27, 2012, 1:14 pm
With 6 people, living in a 7 room house (seriously, see for yourself!) I feel it safe to say that the number one challenge of owning a small home is keeping our every day necessities neat and organized. Add a...
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Jan 27, 2012, 9:00 am
I don't scare easily. I have 4 kids, 3 of whom are teenagers, which simply means, not unlike Wolverine, I have evolved (somewhat) and grown nerves of steel, my friends: Wolvermom, if you will. Wait, I lied. No, not about...
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Jan 24, 2012, 1:24 pm
4 years ago, I watched my oldest daughter leave the house as a freshman in high school and I still remember thinking to myself...PHEW!...1 down and 3 to go! Jenkinson's Boardwalk in Pt. Pleasant, NJ I also remember being told...
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Jan 23, 2012, 10:44 am
I remember when I first became the mother of a teenager -- which, considering my oldest girl is 18 now (SOB!) truly is an amazing thing (that I even remember it, I mean!) Then my middle girl turned 13 and,...
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Jan 20, 2012, 11:17 am
6 years ago, I freaked out a few of the moms in my middle daughter's girl scout troop by allowing her to wear a black skull cap school (what, you don't remember?!?) WARNING: it was around the time I migrated...
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Jan 19, 2012, 11:01 am
Photo credit: Sylvia Joy Witcoff of Willow House We've gotten away with relatively warm-ish weather, here in Jersey so, I've started my spring cleaning...early. Who am I kidding? It's taken me THIS LONG to...
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Jan 18, 2012, 11:20 am
Supporting anti-SOPA with a grayout! There's this internet blackout thing going on today. You heard about it? I'm not intentionally being flippant about the opposition regarding SOPA and Pipa -- honest. In fact, I signed Google's petition and not because...
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Jan 17, 2012, 11:54 am
Have you heard of Pinterest? Got a couple of hours to spare? No, really, it's one of my new favorite places to visit whenever I need an idea for...well...anything, really. My son is turning 13, next week (ACK!) and is...
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Jan 16, 2012, 2:38 pm
View outside my bedroom window this time last year. I love this time of year -- especially, how the peaceful tones cast by wintertime hues of soft whites and grays make everything look so much more sparkly and bright. Until...
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Jan 13, 2012, 12:48 pm
Imma gonna beat your Axe! This is my son's second year wrestling for the middle school and even his sisters have pretty much grown accustomed to all the hollering and cris-crossing of bendy parts, hoping their baby brother does NOT...
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Jan 12, 2012, 9:58 am
My husband, Garth and I love attending open houses - especially, if it's a home that we've admired from the sidewalk, or wondered...you know...what the heck is going on over there? Same thing with blogs, right?...
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Jan 11, 2012, 8:57 am
A few of my favorite photos taken (yes, BY ME!) on our spur of the moment, sure, we'd love to come and stay with you guys at the beach, New Year's weekend family getaway to Cape May, NJ: (Feel free...
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Jan 10, 2012, 12:37 pm
You know what bugs me? Besides, waiting in the doctor's office for more than 20 minutes (unless Ellen Degeneres is on) with folks who insist on changing television channels, without asking (see previous parenthesis) who probably are the same ones...
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Jan 10, 2012, 10:25 am
I am very happy to once again partner with the good folks at Horizon Organics as one of eleven community leaders in the Healthy Families Community hosted on The Blog Frog. Our mission is to kick-off discussions with online friends,...
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Jan 6, 2012, 10:21 am
Every year, my in-laws would send their grandchildren birthday and holiday gift subscriptions and Your Big Backyard and Ranger Rick were two of my kids' favorite magazines (mine, too!) I was surprised to learn that the children's magazines offered by...
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Jan 5, 2012, 4:22 pm
I have this terrible habit. Okay, so it's not as awful as picking your nose in public (dude, I totally saw you flick that sucker out your car window...oh...and EWWWWW!) Although, getting caught with a bat in the cave the...
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Jan 5, 2012, 9:18 am
In my never-ending quest to NEVER PAY FULL PRICE if I don't have to (even my kids know to hit the clearance racks, FIRST!) every now and again I get a heads up on some awesome deals. This week, I...
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Jan 3, 2012, 11:39 am
My oldest daughter is a senior in high school (SOB!) which means she gets way more mail than her father and I do. Until, those tuition notices kick in and then, well, hello FAFSA! Got a scholar athelete in your...
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Jan 3, 2012, 11:10 am
Taken on our New Year's Eve weekend getaway to Cape May, NJ and I still can't help but imagine why someone tied a bouquet of holly to this bench. I'm not a big fan of resolutions. I mean, it's just...
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Dec 28, 2011, 8:33 am
Happy 16th Birthday to my sweet, beautiful, bright-eyed baby girl, Heather Marie. I am in constant awe of everything you achieve and the absolutely gorgeous woman you have become, inside AND out. I admire your quick wit and strong will...
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Dec 27, 2011, 1:42 pm
MISSED OUT ON OUR CHAT? NO PROBLEM!!! Feel free to catch up on the discussion here: http://bit.ly/horizondairylivechatonthisfullhouse when you have time, of course!!! YOU WILL BE ABLE TO WATCH AND PARTICIPATE IN THIS HORIZON HEALTHY FAMILIES COMMUNITY DISCUSSION LIVE AT...
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Dec 23, 2011, 11:36 am
A couple of weeks ago, I got to play Santa and gift another blogger with something on his or her wish list, featuring JCPenney's new Santa Tag: an easy-to-use QR code that gift recipients can scan and listen to when...
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Dec 23, 2011, 10:12 am
I first wrote Santa in 2006 (way back before Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest ruled the earth) it's filled with typos and weird stuff after migrating my blog back from Wordpress, no doubt. Aaaaanyway, considering my oldest is 18...
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Dec 22, 2011, 10:25 am
Thanks to International Delights for sponsoring my writing about our family's favorite holiday traditions. Add your comment below to be entered for a chance to win a $200 Target Gift Card from BlogFrog. One of our family's favorite holiday traditions...
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Dec 21, 2011, 7:43 am
Seeing as my eyes can get a little schmutzy (stupid allergies) and vision boards are so 2011 (SNORT!) I love this idea of reflecting on the past year through images. Inspired by my friend, Diana -- she's wicked smaht like...
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Nov 2, 2011, 10:44 am
I hate the dentist. What?!? You, too!!! Seriously, the word Novocaine alone (for me, a dozen pokes, per tooth, minimum) or the thought of anything even remotely associated with drilling a hole, anywhere, is enough to bring a shiver down...
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Nov 2, 2011, 9:02 am
Where: Our playroom/laundry room/den. When: Every flipping night. Dress Code: There isn't any, however, pajamas are highly recommended! Wine, sparkling cider, baked ziti, pulled pork sliders, various panini sandwiches and vegetarian chili will be provided. R.S.V.P. with either a side...
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Nov 1, 2011, 5:49 pm
I attended Catholic school until the 2nd grade. Long story short, my father and the Reverend Mother had a bit of an argument over my poor potty habits. Oh, I was trained alright (learned how in public school) it was...
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Oct 31, 2011, 12:41 pm
My oldest, her first Halloween in 1994, I dressed Holly as Little Bo Beep (sorry, Holly!) Aaaaand, even Heather's face is all, like, seriously Mom?!? Also, I'm pretty sure Glen is STILL not over the epic diaper wedgie he received...
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Oct 30, 2011, 7:56 pm
Earlier this week, I shared some great ways families (like mine) can save on the very extravagent looking, yet budget-friendly rack of pork at Costco. Throughout the month of October, bloggers (like me) have been challenged by TheMotherHood, Costco AND...
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Oct 28, 2011, 12:03 pm
Only 3 more sleeps until Halloween and, yes, THANK GOODNESS! Is anyone else ready to start stressing over another holiday? Aaaanyway, it's not too late to get your hands on some last minute Halloween stuff: Kmart Halloween Party Crew has...
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Oct 28, 2011, 11:04 am
My 17yo is studying Forensics. Don't ask me why. She's majoring in art education, I think. Also, the girl can't even squash a bug, let alone, bag a stinky old body part. Aaaaanyway, she's a huge Bones and NCIS fan...
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Oct 27, 2011, 11:32 am
Thanks to Horizon Dairy for sponsoring my writing about incorporating Omega-3's into everyday recipes. Add your comment below to be entered for a chance to win a $500.00 grocery shopping spree (WHOOT!) Have you seen those milk and/or egg cartons...
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Oct 26, 2011, 12:05 pm
CONFESSION: I have a thing for bathrooms and, as a mom, raising 4 children, I feel it safe to describe it as a parent's personal place of refuge. Especially, when checking into a hotel room, one of the first things...
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Oct 24, 2011, 11:58 am
Did you know that October is National Pork Month? Me, either. To think, we ALMOST missed it (snort!) Honestly, pork is one of the few meals that ALL four of my kids will eat (on purpose!) it's budget-friendly and pretty...
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Oct 24, 2011, 10:21 am
My friend, Melisa (with one S) had a really bad run in with a runaway gas pump, yesterday. Really, go and give her some love (when you find the time, of course!) because, personally, I can totally relate to her...
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Oct 20, 2011, 10:15 am
Backstory: Hurricane Irene ripped us a new one (figuratively and literally) damaging our roof and chimney, which now causes our ceilings and the front of our house to leak like a sieve, every time it rains. Flashback: to September, which,...
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This Full House is a full-frontal encounter into my life as a full-time mom, part-time fitness coordinator (okay, stop laughing) freelance writer, lover of multi-functional gadgets, slayer of ALL appliances proved slow and/or inefficient, with 4 children, 2 cats, 1 super hyper sock-eating chocolate lab...oh, and 2 danged much laundry.
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