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Super Saturday Giveaway Linky (February 11, 2012)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 10, 2012, 11:01 pm
If you're hosting some great giveaways on your blog this week, be sure to submit them in the linky below. And don't forget to enter some of them, too! You'll also want to check out the CURRENT GIVEAWAYS list on my right sidebar. Good luck! document.write('');
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An Exclusive Interview with Thomas K. Carpenter, Author of "Gamers"!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 10, 2012, 10:15 am
What is this book about? At first glance, Gamers is about a girl, Gabriella DeCorte, trying to find her way in the world: growing up, what does she wants to do with her life, holding onto her friends as adulthood approaches, where she fits in the world. And in this future extrapolation of our world,...
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How to Make the World's Easiest Banana Pie (and Other) Desserts

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 9, 2012, 9:59 pm
Guest Post by Dennis Weaver, The Prepared Pantry What if the kids bring their friends by and want desserts? What can you give them that’s quick and easy? Serve them little banana pies in cupcake liners. What if it’s time for Sunday dinner and you want a great dessert that doesn’t take a lot...
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It's Time to Register for the 2012 Hearts at Home Conferences!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 9, 2012, 9:03 am
Do you need to get your mom batteries recharged? Need some fresh perspective? Want to do something for yourself that will really benefit your family? You’ll find that and more at a 2012 Hearts at Home conference! Keynote speakers Michelle Duggar and Focus on the Family’s Dr. Julianna Slattery wi...
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An Exclusive Interview with John Bolen, Author of "Aurelia's Magic"

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 8, 2012, 9:04 pm
What is Aurelia's Magic about? What child hasn’t dreamed of how much easier it will be when he or she is an adult? Parents can’t tell you what to do, and you can do whatever in the whole wide world you want. Aurelia, age 14, is like others of that age who cannot wait to be an adult, when she com...
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Hyland's: Natural Cold Relief for Kids

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 8, 2012, 11:18 am
I will never forget Sadie’s first cold. I think she was about four months old. I had just taken a nanny job looking after three school-age girls after school. They loved Sadie, and I knew that all the loving she was getting was bound to have a germ or two. It’s so pitiful when they’re sick as ...
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4 Hobbies to Start with Your Kids

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 8, 2012, 7:52 am
Guest post by Erin Everhart Every child needs some sort of activity to keep themselves preoccupied -- something away from the television, the video games, and, yes, even the smart phones and tablets. But you can’t just hope they stumble upon something themselves because, more likely than not, they...
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Scholastic Launches the "Clifford BE BIG in Your Community" Contest -- Your Big Idea Could Win Up to $5,000! Plus, Enter Here to Win a Clifford Plush Toy! #GIVEAWAY

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 7, 2012, 9:10 pm
Traditional classes like math, science, reading, history, etc., are extremely important in raising a well-rounded child, but it’s also crucial that children learn character-building skills, such as being kind, helping others, and sharing. A new study commissioned by Scholastic Media and the HandsO...
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Share the Love Giveaway Hop: Win Books About Food, Love, and Getting Organized! #SharetheLove

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 7, 2012, 9:00 am
Welcome to the Share the Love Giveaway Hop hosted by ShePromotes. This event will take place from 9am EST on February 7th and end at approximately 11:59pm EST on February 14th. There are lots of great prizes offered to share the love with you. The prizes are not all love or Valentine’s Day themed ...
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Lapiluv: The Wearable Activity Center for Your Baby!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 6, 2012, 11:15 am
It never ceases to amaze me what is available now for your baby’s entertainment. Even in the past five years, the gizmos and gadgets have become so cool and soooo entertaining (for the young and old)! Lapiluv is an activity center that is worn by an adult to entertain your baby. On those days when...
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Exclusive Interview with J.E. Lowder, Author of "Tears of Min Brock"!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 6, 2012, 7:45 am
What is this book about? Tears of Min Brock is Book #1 in the young adult fantasy series, War of Whispers. Here’s the synopsis: When Elabea, a girl of fourteen summers, hears a whisper calling her name, she asks, “Is this proof that the land of Claire wasn’t destroyed in the Dark War?” But h...
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Cash Cow PayPal Giveaway: Enter to Win $235 PayPal Cash!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 6, 2012, 12:01 am
Welcome to the Cash Cow PayPal Giveaway! I have teamed up with some fellow bloggers to bring you a giveaway where you can win $235 PayPal cash! The contest is open worldwide, and anyone with a PayPal account can win. Enter on the Rafflecopter form below, and good luck! /*{literal}{/literal}*/a Raff...
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Celebrate National Children's Dental Health Month and Valentine's Day with Dinosaur Train -- Plus, a Dinosaur Train Toothbrush Giveaway!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 5, 2012, 6:51 pm
February is a big month: It’s both National Children’s Dental Health Month and, of course, we celebrate Valentine’s Day this month! Fortunately, Buddy and his friends from PBS Kids' Dinosaur Train are happy to help us celebrate both occasions. The American Dental Association (ADA) is the spons...
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In the Spotlight: Sheri of One Busy Moma

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 5, 2012, 7:44 am
Welcome to the new series on Susan Heim on Parenting called “In the Spotlight”! Each Sunday I’ll be posting an interview with a blogger so you can get to know her or him better. Sheri from “One Busy Moma” is this week’s featured blogger! If you’d like to be included in this feature, pl...
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Little Tikes Is Giving Away 29 Cozy Cruisin' Wagons in February!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 4, 2012, 1:39 pm
Do you and your kids love Little Tikes products? Then you’ll want to head over to www.LittleTikes.com because they’re giving away 29 Cozy Cruisin’ Wagons in the month of February. It’s LeapSweeps! It is free to enter, and you can enter as often as you’d like. Good luck!
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Winners for the Week of January 29, 2012

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 4, 2012, 9:39 am
Some lucky people won some great prizes this week! If you're not one of them, don't be discouraged ... there are more giveaways listed in my right sidebar, with plenty more to come! A BLOGTASTIC EXTRAVAGANZA: $100 SHOPBOP GIFT CODE Congratulations to the winner: Megan Blumenthal! COZY UP BOOK HOP: ...
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Exclusive Interview with H.L. Watson, Author of "Birth of the Half Elves"

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 4, 2012, 8:00 am
What is this book about? Birth of the Half Elves is an action/fantasy novel with a great deal of romance. The story takes place when Donovan (one of the main characters) is kidnapped by slave Raiders and seems to be destined for a life of slavery and hardship. But his fate changes when an Elven comm...
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Super Saturday Giveaway Linky (February 4, 2012)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 3, 2012, 11:00 pm
Welcome to the weekend! It’s time to share all those great Valentine’s Day giveaways with each other! Please submit them in the linky below. And be sure to hop around for a chance to win some great prizes! I’ve got some fantastic giveaways going on, too. Just check the right sidebar under CURR...
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No More Diets App: Dr. Jenn Berman's Guide to Overcoming Overeating and Losing Weight (GIVEAWAY; 10 Winners!)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 3, 2012, 9:11 pm
I’ve been following Dr. Jenn Berman’s career for many years. Dr. Jenn, as she’s known to her fans, is amazing! She is a Marriage, Family and Child Therapist, and has appeared on hundreds of TV shows, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, The Early Show, and CNN. She is a radio-show...
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Enter to Win a Bread Machine and Gourmet Bread Mixes from the Prepared Pantry (#Giveaway)!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 3, 2012, 11:16 am
In the month of February, The Prepared Pantry is giving away a Sunbeam Bread Maker and six Prepared Pantry gourmet bread mixes to one lucky winner. The mixes include Black Russian, Tucson Cantina, Farmhouse Honey Wheat, Red River Valley Multi-Grain, San Francisco Sour Dough, and Summerhill Irish Pot...
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Tips to Prevent Buzzed Driving on Super Bowl Sunday!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 3, 2012, 10:10 am
Thankfully, I’ve never been pulled over for drunk driving. Nor do I ever take the chance -- there’s just too much at stake! Not only is it a threat to people’s lives, but getting pulled over for Buzzed Driving could cost $10,000 in legal fees, court costs, and increased insurance rates! Unfort...
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Fun Hair Color for All Ages with Streekers!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 3, 2012, 9:50 am
We have had so much fun with Streekers -- another reason I am glad I had a girl! Sadie loves to play dress-up, hairdresser, and all things girly, so she was super excited when I showed her the Streekers I received for review! We got to try the yellow and red bottles, and we did some fun things to ou...
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Exclusive Interview with Mike Lynch, Co-Author of "After the Cross"

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 3, 2012, 9:00 am
What is After the Cross about? At an archeological dig site in Istanbul, a discovery is made that is poised to rock Christendom to its very foundation -- an 800-year-old letter which makes the astonishing claim that the cross of Jesus still exists and has been safely hidden away. This explosive news...
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Would You Like to Win a Toyota Camry -- and Another for a Friend? Keep Reading…

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 2, 2012, 5:40 pm
How would you like to win a new 2012 Toyota Camry? I would! Toyota USA just introduced their new “Camry Effect a Friend” Giveaway, which allows you to enter to win one new 2012 Camry, plus another for a friend! Check out their new “Connections” TV commercial, which will make its on-air premi...
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I Love You More … Than Chocolate: An Author Interview and a Book/CD Giveaway!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 1, 2012, 6:58 am
I’m pleased to announce that Susan Heim on Parenting is a stop on the blog tour for the lovely children’s book and accompanying CD, I Love You More … Than Chocolate, by Melanie Milburn. Following is an exclusive interview with an author, a video of her singing the song, and a giveaway so you c...
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Crazy Cupid Love Giveaway Hop: Enter to Win "I Don't Know How She Does It" (Blu-Ray) Starring Sarah Jessica Parker!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Feb 1, 2012, 12:02 am
Welcome to the Crazy Cupid Love Giveaway Hop hosted by Sweep Tight and Just Married with Coupons. Our goal with this contest is to make it super easy for you to hop around to the participating blogs and enter to win great prizes. Each blog features a prize worth at least $10 and only two simple entr...
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New Valentine's Day Products and a Tasty Giveaway from Hershey's!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 31, 2012, 9:00 pm
I have to admit that I’m a chocolate lover, and it just wouldn’t seem like Valentine’s Day without some of this sweet confection! Of course, HERSHEY'S has always been in a Valentine’s frame of mind with their chocolate KISSES and HUGS, but they’ve gone even further this year with some wond...
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Build-a-Bear Fun Packs and Trading Cards Have Arrived Just in Time for Valentine's Day!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 31, 2012, 11:24 am
If you’re looking for a cute Valentine’s Day gift idea for your kids -- and want to avoid bringing more candy into the house! -- you’ll want to check out this new product: Build-a-Bear Workshop Fun Pack plus Furry Friend! This cute little package contains one of 12 little furry friends, a shir...
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Eating Light: A New Bookazine from Hearst with Easy Recipes for Meals That Are 400 Calories or Less!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 31, 2012, 10:21 am
I love the bookazines from Hearst! They’re a combination of a cookbook and a magazine. I told you recently about a wonderful Hearst bookazine that was available for the holidays, and now they’ve released a new one just in time to meet our New Year’s weight-loss goals: Eating Light: 400 Calorie...
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Cook with Your Kids and Enter to Win BIG from Uncle Ben's! #BensBeginners

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 31, 2012, 9:41 am
I’ve always loved how children get excited about eating and trying new foods when they’re involved in the food preparation process. Of course, it’s not too difficult to get them to eat Christmas cookies after they’ve helped you to bake and decorate them. It’s a little more of an accomplish...
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Make It Fun for Everyone with "Family Game Night 4: The Game Show" for Wii, PS3 and Xbox 360! #FGN4

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 30, 2012, 12:11 pm
Our “family game nights” at home usually involve board games because I just can’t compete with the kids when it comes to most video games! But we recently discovered a video game at which I actually feel competitive! It’s called Family Game Night 4: The Game Show, and it’s available for Wi...
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FarmMatch: A Fun and Free iPhone App for the Whole Family!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 30, 2012, 10:21 am
I may have told you before, but my daughter is a car sleeper. It can be the seven minutes it takes to get to her grandparents or the twenty-minute drive it takes to get to town... It doesn’t matter ... she falls asleep! I have a really hard time keeping her awake. I have tried music, DVDs, talking...
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In the Spotlight: LaVonne of Long Wait for Isabella

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 29, 2012, 9:00 am
Welcome to the new series on Susan Heim on Parenting called “In the Spotlight”! Each Sunday I’ll be posting an interview with a blogger so you can get to know her or him better. LaVonne from “Long Wait for Isabella” is this week’s featured blogger! If you’d like to be included in this ...
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A Special Valentine's Offer from LittleMissMatched!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 29, 2012, 8:00 am
LittleMissMatched is a great place to shop for Valentine’s Day! I love all of the heart merchandise they carry, like the following… Heart to Heart 4-Piece Toddler Bedding Set Change Purse, Large Hearts Hearts Flannel Pajama Set Hearts Slide Slippers Heart to Heart Paper Wall Decals And for the n...
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Free Gourmet Cinnamon and Baking eBook at The Prepared Pantry!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 28, 2012, 6:36 pm
For a limited time, The Prepared Pantry is offering 4 ounces (about one cup) of free Korintje Cassia Cinnamon -- just pay shipping of $2.99. This excellent quality cinnamon usually sells for $6.49, plus shipping. At just $2.99, this is cheaper than most grocery store brands, and the quality is so mu...
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Winners for the Week of January 22, 2012

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 28, 2012, 3:02 pm
A big high-five to this week’s winners! Be sure to check the right sidebar for more great giveaways. I’ve also added new “follow me” buttons to the upper left sidebar so it’s easy to subscribe and never miss another contest! CHINESE NEW YEAR HOP - SPY KIDS: ALL THE TIME IN THE WORLD (4-DI...
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Super Saturday Giveaway Linky (January 28, 2012)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 27, 2012, 11:01 pm
Happy weekend to everyone! I hope you have some special plans. If you’re featuring any great giveaways on your blog or website, please list them in the linky below. And if you love to win prizes, be sure to click through on those listed here. You’ll also want to check out the fantastic giveaways...
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Happy Valentine's Day from Winchell Mountain Coffee and Sandra Boynton! (GIVEAWAY)

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 26, 2012, 6:21 pm
I recently discovered Winchell Mountain Coffee, and it is SO good! They’re very selective about which beans they use in their coffees, and their products are vacuum-packed into one-way goglio valve bags for premium freshness! I can really taste the difference when I drink Winchell Mountain Coffee....
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See's Candies Is the Ultimate Valentine's Day Destination for the Chocolate Lover

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 26, 2012, 9:50 am
I was first introduced to See’s Candies by relatives who live on the West Coast. Their chocolate candies are fabulous! And, of course, See’s Candies make perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day! Check out some of the delicious items I found on their website: They have a wonderful selection of goodi...
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We Love Children's Classroom Valentines from Minted!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 25, 2012, 1:30 pm
I’ve never been a big fan of the boxed valentines for children that they have at most stores. They feature the same characters over and over, and the quality is invariably poor. We often tear them trying to get them apart! So, I was really excited to hear that Minted now has classroom Valentine’...
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Give the Key to Your Heart for Valentine's Day with a Calendar Key Pendant from Not Just Any Old Day!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 25, 2012, 10:35 am
I love jewelry, but the pieces I treasure the most are those that are really unique or show that the giver put a lot of thought into the gift. A Calendar Key Pendant from Not Just Any Old Day fulfills both of those requirements! The Key To My Heart Plated Calendar Key with Swarovski Crystal is one-o...
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A Special Valentine's Day Giveaway from Teddy Bears Personalized!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 24, 2012, 5:28 pm
Valentine’s Day is a BIG event at Teddy Bears Personalized. What better gift for your loved one than a beautiful plush bear or other animal that’s been personalized with their name or even a loving message from you! Check out this special Valentine’s Day offer from Teddy Bears Personalized: O...
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Join Us for the Upcoming Cash Cow PayPal Giveaway Event!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 24, 2012, 2:30 pm
If you’re a blogger and looking to gain followers on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, email subscriptions and more, joining giveaway events is an awesome way to boost your followers, as well as offer stellar prizes to your readers! The upcoming Cash Cow PayPal Giveaway is extremely affordable and will ...
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Free Personalized Valentine's Cards from I See Me!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 24, 2012, 8:00 am
I’ve written before about how much I love the personalized children’s books from I See Me! And now I have even more reason to love them: Through January 30, 2012, you can receive their brand-new personalized Valentine’s Day cards for kids for FREE with purchase of a “My Very Own…” custom...
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A Blogtastic Extravaganza: $100 Shopbop Gift Card Giveaway for Marc Jacobs Jewelry and Much More!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 23, 2012, 8:57 am
Welcome to A Blogtastic Extravaganza! What’s so “blogtastic” about this event? More than sixty blogs will be hosting giveaways worth a minimum of $100 each! After entering my very special giveaway below, you’ll see a linky with the names of the other participating bloggers. Be sure to visit ...
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Why Kids Will Make You More Successful in Your Career

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 23, 2012, 7:00 am
Guest Post by Cynthia Kocialski Author, Out of the Classroom Lessons in Success It doesn’t make sense, does it? Raising a family is a huge time commitment. It would seem that such an undertaking would make career women less focused on success, but that’s not the case. Why? Your Success Is Their...
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Cozy Up with a Book Hop: Giveaway for Three Middle-Grade Novels and a Tony Hawk Poster!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 23, 2012, 12:01 am
Welcome to the Cozy Up with a Book Hop hosted by Mommy Reads Too Much and eReading on the Cheap! There’s nothing better than curling up with a good book, so the 50+ blogs participating in this hop are offering terrific books as prizes! Following the Rafflecopter form below, you’ll find a linky w...
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Chatman: A Computer Friend for the Whole Family!

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 22, 2012, 1:53 pm
I have had so much fun playing with my Chatman that I received for review. This little yellow guy has made me laugh out loud at all his funny little comments, his movements, and just the fact that I have him with me whenever I am on the computer chatting or surfing or just playing games. Now I know...
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In the Spotlight: Cyndy of Mama Does It All

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 22, 2012, 12:47 pm
Welcome to the new series on Susan Heim on Parenting called “In the Spotlight”! Each Sunday I’ll be posting an interview with a blogger so you can get to know her or him better. Cyndy from “Mama Does It All” is this week’s featured blogger! If you’d like to be included in this feature,...
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The Easy Way to Make Pretty Cupcakes

Susan Heim posted an article on Susan Heim on Parenting - Jan 21, 2012, 2:42 pm
By Dennis Weaver Last week, our sweet daughter Katie got married. I never realized that a marriage and reception could be so much work. It was worth it. Debbie, my other daughter, and I made cream filled cupcakes for the reception—dozens upon dozens of them. Now before Debbie and I sound like hero...
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Susan M. Heim is an author and editor, specializing in parenting, multiples, Christian and women's issues. Her books include "Chicken Soup for the Soul: All in the Family," "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Devotional Stories for Women," "Chicken Soup for the Soul: Twins and More, "It's Twins! Parent-to-Parent Advice from Infancy Through Adolescence," "Boosting Your Baby's Brain Power," "Oh, Baby! 7 Ways a Baby Will Change Your Life the First Year," and "Twice the Love: Stories of Inspiration for Families with Twins, Multiples and Singletons." Her articles have appeared in many books, websites and magazines, including "Angels on Earth" and "Twins Magazine." Susan writes an online column for Mommies Magazine called "Loving and Living with Twins and Multiples," as well as a blog called "Susan Heim on Parenting" at http://susanheim.blogspot.com. She is the founder of TwinsTalk, a website where parents share tips and advice about raising twins and multiples. Susan is the married mother of four sons: two teenagers and twin grade-schoolers.

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