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Yummy BBQ Essentials and A Giveaway

Summer entertaining is in full swing with summer kick- off parties, graduations and beach BBQs. For our most recent backyard BBQ we decided to vear away from the tradtional hamburgers and hot dogs and...

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Beach Bag Essentials for Moms

There is nothing like heading to the beach unprepared. I think after five years of forgetting things, I have finally come up with a master list. First things first, you need a beach bag that can...

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Sunscreen Bands (& a Giveaway)

We spend a lot of time outdoors, and not just in the summer time. As any mama knows, we need to protect our skin with sunscreen year round. But how many of us anxiously watch the clock to try to figure...

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Syncing Your Style: Fall Toy Trends

We have settled in to the new school year, and welcomed fall and now it is time to check out what is new to the toy scene. Below you’ll find some of my fav fall trends for the littles. B Kids: If you...

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Schwinn Frontier Bike Giveaway

For me, nothing says spring like breaking out my bicycle and letting the fresh, cool air rush over me. After the winter we are experiencing here in NY, the kids and I are itching for our first ride. If...

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Enjoy the Outdoors (Not Bugs!) With Guardian Insect Repellent

I love the outdoors—but, growing up, I wouldn’t have called myself “outdoorsy.” My parents have a pool in their backyard which we used (and still do!) daily, but my family rarely went to the nearby...

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Transform your Outdoor Space with Pier 1 Imports

Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Pier 1 Imports. You can have a beautifully landscaped outdoor space, but it just doesn’t seem quite finished in my book without a living space incorporated. I...

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It’s A Party: Summer Camp Out Party

Happy Summer, campers! With the season in full swing, and an abundance of parties and gatherings, what better way to celebrate the great outdoors than with a  camping-themed party? Check out our latest...

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This $.99 Paint Sale At Ace Hardware Will Change Your Summer

This post is sponsored by Ace Hardware. Summertime is all about relaxing and having fun, am I right? It’s also about finishing all those projects you talk about during the year that you never have...

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Organizing a Successful Spring Yard Sale

“What is one man’s junk is another man’s treasure.” –Unknown Spring is the perfect time of year to clean your living space. It’s a great time to organize some of the areas within your home that...

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Watermelons and Narwhals: Summer Gear

Okay, I know it sounds a little crazy. But I love both– watermelons and narwhals. Not necessarily together, mind you. Similarly to the pineapple, I have become enamored with practically anything...

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IKEA Before and After Backyard Makeover

Living in New York City, space is limited. Every little inch we get is utilized to its full capacity and if you have a corner of space outside, you capitalize on it. Now that the weather is getting...

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The Best & Safest Sunscreens for Kids

Whether you are hitting the beach or the pool, doing the park or a downtown stroll, keeping the whole family protected from the summer sun is key. It can be a victory enough just to get sunscreen on...

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How To Keep Mosquitos Away

Since it’s Mosquito Control Awareness Week, I’d like to tell you how easy it is to keep them at bay by using a product that is practically magical. No, there’s no Harry Potter spells involved, but it...

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Best Accessories For Your Pets

Our pets…fluffy little friends…our “fur-babies”…It’s clear that we love our pets. I mean, who could resist this face? Last year we spent over $60 billion dollars on them which is more than we spent on...

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Visit Estes Park, Colorado

The Rockies are calling, people. I was lucky enough to visit Estes Park, Colorado and get the star treatment as I toured the park with the pros. I had never been to the Rocky Mountains before and from...

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10 States Where Kids Ski Free

Whether your kids are experienced skiers or snowboarders or they are hitting the slopes for the first time this winter, everybody loves free, amiright? January is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month,...

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5 Ways to Save Money On Your Next Ski Trip

We love the snow! From Camelback Mountain to Keystone, Mammoth to Solitude to Jackson Hole, we are big fans of getting your family to the slopes. From skiing to snowboarding, snowshoeing to tubing,...

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5 Ways to Celebrate National Parks

Do you know how many national parks there are in the United States? Including national forests, monuments, and battlefields, there are a whopping 417 and this month during National Park Week,...

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Join Our Spring #FewerWorries Twitter Party

WHAT: #FewerWorries Twitter Chat WHEN: Wednesday, April 26 at 10 AM PT/ 1 PM ET WHO: @LibertyMutual, @ErinCondren, @Momtrends, & @TheShoppingMama Spring is in the air… Can’t you just feel it?...

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