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Back to School: Vincent Shoes

Back to School: Vincent Shoes
September 26, 2010
We have been a fan of Vincent Shoes for many years now and love their unique shoes!  This year we had the chance to check out the adorable Linda Boot.  Linda can weave a whimsical tale as tall as the shaft of this boot! Cute heart applications in leather,      suede and p...
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Back to School: Jockey *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: Jockey *Giveaway closed*
September 11, 2010
Jockey, a company specializing in underwear, activewear, shapewear, is committed to “quality, comfort, fashion and innovation.”  I am all about comfort and expect that what I wear underneath my clothes are comfortable, breathable and of course they have to be cute! I was re...
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Back to School: PLAYMOBIL School Gym

Back to School: PLAYMOBIL School Gym
September 5, 2010
A leading toy manufacturer both in the U.S. and around the world, PLAYMOBIL is well known for its iconic toys that provide children with endless hours of open-ended imaginative play.  The School set, along with the School Gym, is no exception.  The set is equipped with every...
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Back to School: Little One Books

Back to School: Little One Books
September 4, 2010
All parents know how intimidating it can be to walk into a bookstore, or go to Amazon online, and see the thousands of choices. How is a parent or grandparent to know which books are the most entertaining and educational for their little ones these days? The owners of Lit...
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Back to School: Sara Lee *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: Sara Lee *Giveaway closed*
September 4, 2010
Sara Lee North American Fresh Bakery is reformulating the recipes of its two most popular breads – Sara Lee Soft & Smooth Made with Whole Grain White bread and Sara Lee Soft & Smooth 100% Whole Wheat bread.  The High Fructose Corn Syrup in both breads also has been r...
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Back to School: Colgate Kids

Back to School:  Colgate Kids
September 3, 2010
Although you are enjoying soaking up the sun with your family and friends, it is inevitable that it will soon be time to get the kids ready for school. While you are shopping for back-to-school items for your child, I wanted to share a twist to the obvious back-to-school pro...
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Back to School: See Kai Run *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: See Kai Run *Giveaway closed*
September 1, 2010
We have been a huge fan of See Kai Run for years now. It's sad that this will be the last year Sarah will fit into their adorable shoes! See Kai Run features a range of classic styles for pre-walkers to post-toddlers 6 months to 3 years old, with a modern, unique flair—th...
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Back to School: Lands End Backpacks

Back to School: Lands End Backpacks
August 29, 2010
Every year I turn to lands' End for our back to school shopping. Last year Samantha's school clothes were from Lands' End and so was her backpack. We love their items and this year we knew exactly where we were going for Back to School Shopping. Sarah received the adorabl...
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Back to School: Get Organized with DYMO *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: Get Organized with DYMO *Giveaway closed*
August 29, 2010
With back-to-school kicking off, label makers can help you and family be organized for files, binders, lunchboxes and much more.  Powered by a lithium-ion battery – the same technology used to power cell phones and laptop computers – the DYMO LabelManager 260P label maker...
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Back to School: Lockers Get a Makeover with Words

Back to School: Lockers Get a Makeover with Words
August 27, 2010
This back-to-school season, students can keep personal belongings secure in their lockers with W-O-R-D-S, not numbers. Offering 100,000 word and letter combinations, the secure Wordlock padlock is easy to read, easy to set, and makes it possible to have an easy to remembe...
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Back to School Blues: Is School Making My Child Sick?

Back to School Blues: Is School Making My Child Sick?
August 22, 2010
A new fall wardrobe, school supply shopping, new teachers and reuniting with friends all contribute to the excitement of heading back-to-school.  But all too often that excitement can be dampened by the dreaded common cold or flu that can leave your child feeling miserable. ...
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Back to School: Elmer’s Bag It Forward *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: Elmer’s Bag It Forward *Giveaway closed*
August 19, 2010
Bag It Forward is a movement sponsored by Elmer’s and Adopt-A-Classroom to ensure that as many students as possible have the school supplies they need to be successful in the classroom this year. Through the Elmer’s Virtual Bag It Forward campaign, Elmer’s has agreed to dona...
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Back to School: Citizenpip Reusable Lunch Gear *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: Citizenpip Reusable Lunch Gear *Giveaway closed*
August 18, 2010
My girls are in love with Citizenpip, a line of reusable, muck-free lunch gear. Inspired by the belief that making small changes in your daily habits can make a big impact, Citizenpip makes it fun for kids and easy for parents to ditch the disposables and go reusable! The...
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Back to School: Hooked on Phonics Master Reader Deluxe Edition *Giveaway closed*

Back to School: Hooked on Phonics Master Reader Deluxe Edition *Giveaway closed*
August 16, 2010
For the past 6 months or so we have been using the Hooked On Phonics Pre-School Program for Sarah. It has helped her get ready for Kindergarten! The Master Reader Deluxe Edition is perfect for First Graders, and or advanced Kindergarten Readers. Even though Samantha is a ...
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Back to School: Master Lock

Back to School: Master Lock
August 13, 2010
Master Lock’s revolutionary Speed Dial Set-Your-Own Combination Lock features a first-of-its-kind design that opens on directional movements – up, down, left and right – instead of a standard rotary dial. The lock is faster to open than traditional locks, saving students val...
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