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Feb 6, 2012, 10:15 pm
The big game day has come and gone, but there’s always the next event to celebrate with friends and family and around here food is a big deal. For boys, food seems to be a large part of any event and they look forward to it immensely.
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Feb 3, 2012, 1:21 pm
The recipe I’m featuring today was such a GREAT find I am so excited! I have been wanting to do something fun and a little different for snacks and maybe even occasionally for breakfast, so I’m eager to try this. You see, we can’t seem to keep cold cereal on hand (nope, not even the whole grai... Comment - Like
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Feb 3, 2012, 7:38 am
Around here lunch time can be monotonous. My poor kids pretty much eat mac and cheese, chicken nuggest, pb&j or some other equally unexciting meal everyday. It’s not for lack of imagination so much as it is lack of time (and energy!)!
Luckily, I have been introduced to FunBites! FunBites ma... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 9:12 am
As February enters most of us start thinking about the end of Winter and looking forward to Spring. With that comes a lot of snow clothes, holiday decorations and much purging to be done.
Of course, in my home there’s always a lot of clutter, but finding clever and convenient storage solutions ca... Comment - Like
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Feb 2, 2012, 7:16 am
Saranoni is a company that I was just recently introduced to, but their luxurious products and affordable prices are going to have me talking about them for a LONG time!
I am lucky to get to tell you about their blankets! Saranoni doesn’t just make any old blanket though – these blankets are ... Comment - Like
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Feb 1, 2012, 7:51 am
We can’t have a Valentine’s Day gift guide without thinking about the men in our lives. Today, we are featuring a gift for the dad’s. This product is one of my favorite things to put in a baby shower gift basket for the, often forgotten, dad-to-be. Introducing DaddyScrubs!
My hubby has... Comment - Like
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Jan 31, 2012, 7:43 am
Today we are focusing on the ladies! Whether you are looking for a gift for your wife, mother, best friend, or any other mom, KLMcDesigns has the product for you! My husband is lucky – he is off the hook this year because Kristin, the owner and designer at KLMc was kind enough to send me this ... Comment - Like
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Jan 30, 2012, 8:00 am
It seems like yesterday that I was taking down my Christmas decorations, and now here we are approaching Valentine’s Day! 2012 is off to quite a quick start! If you are like me, shopping for V-Day gifts can get difficult because it is so soon after the holidays and I feel like I have exhausted... Comment - Like
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Jan 27, 2012, 7:11 am
Happy Friday, all!
I am so thrilled to write this post for you! The product that I am going to tell you about has been such a fabulous addition to my kitchen, and not only am I super excited to tell you about it, I’m even more excited because I get to give one away to a very lucky reader!!
Thi... Comment - Like
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Jan 26, 2012, 6:14 pm
Congratulations to the winner of the Stages of Beauty cream and serum who said…
You have until Sunday, January 29th @ 11:59 pm to email afroginmysoupinfo @ gmail dot com to claim your prize! Congratulations!!
This winner was chosen using Random.org.
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Jan 20, 2012, 8:18 am
As you all know, I love to scrapbook and since we have just entered a new year, it’s definitely time to be thinking about making sure all of 2011′s memories are ready to share. So when I was asked to review My Memories Suite, a software just for scrapbooking I was very excited.
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Jan 19, 2012, 2:04 pm
Healthy eating is extremely important to me and my family. That being said, there is something so wonderful about a decadent, rich, dessert, and sometimes, I just can’t help myself. This winter, salted caramel anything has been my favorite go-to treat.
It seems like salted caramel is everywhe... Comment - Like
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Jan 16, 2012, 3:11 am
Winter has descended upon us turning our average rainy Pacific Northwest into a Winter Wonderland complete with snow plowed piles along the side of the road and a power outage for a few hours tonight as well!
We had the most amazing beautiful chilly, clear day on Friday with a sunset that lit up th... Comment - Like
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Jan 13, 2012, 7:00 am
Happy Friday, A Frog in My Soup readers!
First, let me take a minute to introduce myself. My name is Nancy and I am the new Product Review Coordinator here at AFIMS. Pretty much that means that I have the BEST job ever!! I get to try out all kinds of fabulous products and then share them with you, ... Comment - Like
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Jan 11, 2012, 8:25 pm
As we ring in the New Year, I’m on the lookout some yummy and surprisingly healthy food that the whole family will love!
Around here breakfast has the most loved foods and waffles are at the very top of that list. So as we all start trying to get a little healthier, here’s a great recipe from E... Comment - Like
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Jan 6, 2012, 7:45 pm
Well, we have officially started 2012 everyone! You all know that I don’t get really caught up in making New Year’s Resolutions, but I do it because there definitely is something to say for the idea of taking a good hard look at life and any changes or adjustments that need to be made as a fres... Comment - Like
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Jan 3, 2012, 11:44 am
Do the holidays leave anyone else feeling just plain tired? Maybe it’s just me, but I know that I’ll spend pretty much this entire week getting everything and everyone back in order after the holidays.
Laundry is no worse (thank goodness), but it’s no better either, even after a full two holi... Comment - Like
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Dec 26, 2011, 12:12 pm
We all like to feel safe and secure in our daily lives, but sometimes the unthinkable happens and that safety is put in question. I don’t like to think about all the “what if’s” in life frankly. As we quickly jet toward the year 2012 many of us are thinking about those ominous “New Year’... Comment - Like
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Dec 26, 2011, 1:53 am
The holidays can be an overwhelming and often stressful time for families (parents in particular), something I know it was never intended to be. The simplest and most amazing story of joy and hope was given to us on that very first Christmas, but it’s so hard to see past the glitter, lights and do... Comment - Like
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Dec 21, 2011, 9:37 pm
Planning the food for the holiday can be fun or stressful and overwhelming. Around here, cinnamon rolls are pretty much a tradition now for Thanksgiving and Christmas morning. Yes they are a lot sweeter than what I typically serve, but when tempered by scrambled eggs, hash browns or country potatoes... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 7:57 pm
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years it’s that Trick-or-Treating can be a very chilly event! Icy hands and feet are just the beginning and not just for the kiddos, mom and dad are often pretty cold as well.
Odds are that in most parts of the country your trick-or-treaters will com... Comment - Like
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Oct 31, 2011, 7:57 pm
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years it’s that Trick-or-Treating can be a very chilly event! Icy hands and feet are just the beginning and not just for the kiddos, mom and dad are often pretty cold as well.
Odds are that in most parts of the country your trick-or-treaters will com... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 1:43 pm
Growing up, Halloween seemed simple. You decide on a costume and go trick-or-treating through the neighborhood. Today, with the need to be more aware than ever about where we take our children, there’s some really great options for the entire family to participate in.
These often incorporate both... Comment - Like
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Oct 27, 2011, 1:43 pm
Growing up, Halloween seemed simple. You decide on a costume and go trick-or-treating through the neighborhood. Today, with the need to be more aware than ever about where we take our children, there’s some really great options for the entire family to participate in.
These often incorporate both... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2011, 4:09 am
I always love when a brand gets behind real nutrition for families! I know it seems like all major food brands should be, but alas, that often isn’t the case. Sacrificing nutrition for the sake of cutting costs and “improving” flavor (really?) is what most brands are all about.
As you all kno... Comment - Like
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Oct 25, 2011, 4:09 am
I always love when a brand gets behind real nutrition for families! I know it seems like all major food brands should be, but alas, that often isn’t the case. Sacrificing nutrition for the sake of cutting costs and “improving” flavor (really?) is what most brands are all about.
As you all kno... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 6:24 pm
Oh so often, through my day to day tasks there’s a certain couple of nursery rhymes that pop into my head. They are striking because typically they go perfectly with what I’ve been doing that day.
As I go to and from store, school, etc that lovely nursery rhyme with the piggies going to market ... Comment - Like
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Oct 19, 2011, 6:24 pm
Oh so often, through my day to day tasks there’s a certain couple of nursery rhymes that pop into my head. They are striking because typically they go perfectly with what I’ve been doing that day.
As I go to and from store, school, etc that lovely nursery rhyme with the piggies going to market ... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 5:04 am
Ok, I will admit it right here and now, teaching kids to clean is not an easy task for most of us. I for one am not good at keeping an upbeat attitude when it comes to cleaning. If i was, I think I’d have a much better chance of having perfectly angelic little children who wanted to pitch in at ev... Comment - Like
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Oct 17, 2011, 5:04 am
Ok, I will admit it right here and now, teaching kids to clean is not an easy task for most of us. I for one am not good at keeping an upbeat attitude when it comes to cleaning. If i was, I think I’d have a much better chance of having perfectly angelic little children who wanted to pitch in at ev... Comment - Like
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Oct 11, 2011, 4:00 am
Although I can remember plenty of times when recess was not my favorite thing (I disliked rain, sometimes the games weren’t fair, etc.), the break from the monotony of classroom activities was always so refreshing.
My twins (5th and 6th sons) just started Kindergarten. Their first day of school w... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 11:19 am
Here’s a few moments from life this week with our lovely little 5 year old twins Bugs and Monkey…
When a 5 year old thinks they are an adult, it’s scary! When two think they are it’s even scarier!
But, when the two 5 year olds then proceed to explain to their parents that there are 2 of th... Comment - Like
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Oct 4, 2011, 11:19 am
Here’s a few moments from life this week with our lovely little 5 year old twins Bugs and Monkey…
When a 5 year old thinks they are an adult, it’s scary! When two think they are it’s even scarier!
But, when the two 5 year olds then proceed to explain to their parents that there are 2 of th... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 9:19 am
Yes, I’m definitely milking the whole Honey month thing, but as I have mentioned to you all so many times, it’s probably one of my favorite staples to keep on hand. Yes it’s great for cooking, and {as you learned last week} in beauty products, but have you ever wondered why?
Ok, so maybe I’... Comment - Like
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Sep 27, 2011, 9:19 am
Yes, I’m definitely milking the whole Honey month thing, but as I have mentioned to you all so many times, it’s probably one of my favorite staples to keep on hand. Yes it’s great for cooking, and {as you learned last week} in beauty products, but have you ever wondered why?
Ok, so maybe I’... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2011, 6:15 pm
If you’ve been at all inspired by the recent homemade health and beauty recipes, then it’s likely that you’ve been left with a desire to change but few tools and little information to make that happen.
Today, I want to issue a challenge. Pick the amount of time you want to spend on it, but th... Comment - Like
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Sep 26, 2011, 6:15 pm
If you’ve been at all inspired by the recent homemade health and beauty recipes, then it’s likely that you’ve been left with a desire to change but few tools and little information to make that happen.
Today, I want to issue a challenge. Pick the amount of time you want to spend on it, but th... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2011, 9:26 am
One year ago, all 6 of my sons had serious respiratory illnesses. The severity of their illnesses and duration of recovery was phenomenally challenging. Needless to say, since then my way of approaching my family’s health has changed drastically.
In the midst of it all, a simple yet astounding fa... Comment - Like
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Sep 23, 2011, 9:26 am
One year ago, all 6 of my sons had serious respiratory illnesses. The severity of their illnesses and duration of recovery was phenomenally challenging. Needless to say, since then my way of approaching my family’s health has changed drastically.
In the midst of it all, a simple yet astounding fa... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2011, 9:52 am
Yesterday I mentioned how much I love honey for cooking, but did you know that I’m really starting to get into making beauty products for myself as well? Believe it or not, it’s super simple, amazing for your skin and you know exactly what you’re putting on your body.
Think about it for a min... Comment - Like
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Sep 22, 2011, 9:52 am
Yesterday I mentioned how much I love honey for cooking, but did you know that I’m really starting to get into making beauty products for myself as well? Believe it or not, it’s super simple, amazing for your skin and you know exactly what you’re putting on your body.
Think about it for a min... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2011, 12:29 pm
Did you know that September is national Honey month??? Yeah, I didn’t either, but I was blissfully surprised and thrilled when I not only learned about it, but was asked to interview Chef David Guas on behalf of the National Honey Board.
I truly enjoy interviewing chefs, they often have fun and c... Comment - Like
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Sep 21, 2011, 12:29 pm
Did you know that September is national Honey month??? Yeah, I didn’t either, but I was blissfully surprised and thrilled when I not only learned about it, but was asked to interview Chef David Guas on behalf of the National Honey Board.
I truly enjoy interviewing chefs, they often have fun and c... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 8:09 pm
With my children going back to school this year I was surprised by the random memories of days that seem to have happened lifetimes ago… when I, too was going back to school. The sights, sounds, smells, everything about this part of fall just screams back-to-school.
The scent of rain on warm pa... Comment - Like
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Sep 20, 2011, 8:09 pm
With my children going back to school this year I was surprised by the random memories of days that seem to have happened lifetimes ago… when I, too was going back to school. The sights, sounds, smells, everything about this part of fall just screams back-to-school.
The scent of rain on warm pa... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2011, 5:00 am
Let’s face it, some kids are naturally picky eaters. As parents we have a choice, help them become creative eaters who try a variety of foods or feed them only what they like leading to unhealthy eating habits and questionable health.
Today we’re talking about how to get kids to eat healthy, an... Comment - Like
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Sep 15, 2011, 5:00 am
Let’s face it, some kids are naturally picky eaters. As parents we have a choice, help them become creative eaters who try a variety of foods or feed them only what they like leading to unhealthy eating habits and questionable health.
Today we’re talking about how to get kids to eat healthy, an... Comment - Like
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Sep 7, 2011, 5:46 pm
Today was officially the first day of school (for all but CJ who starts tomorrow) and wow the excitement was at insane levels this morning. All of the kiddos (again, except for CJ) were up by 5am…yes, I am sure right about now you are totally wishing you were me (LOL). The ruckus was undeniably ex... Comment - Like
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