Reviews

Sky Scraper creative toy from Aeromax Simple toys for hours of fun

by Amber Edwards December 20, 2012
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Sometimes it is the simple toys that can bring the most joy! You don’t always have to have the latest electronic gadget to get hours of fun! I want to show you a simple Sky Scraper toy that my boys played with this last week. It may help you find fantastic, battery free toys to [...]

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Haba Pure Nature Doll Leafy Girl Organic Cotton Doll for Girls

by Amber Edwards December 19, 2012
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One thing I really regret over the years is not having a special German toy for Jade. She was technically made in Germany (we won’t go into details it was a very long 9 months) but sadly; we ended up having to PCS (move in Military lingual) right before she was born. Jade ended up [...]

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A Child Walker parents love, Juppy Baby Walker Momentum & Giveaway

by Amber Edwards December 18, 2012
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When my babies were first learning to walk; it was an exciting time! But it was also a very painful time for my back. All that bending over; to help your very short baby stand. It caused quite a bit of pain. What I needed was a child walker that helped to keep the baby [...]

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DIY Holiday Garland; Traditional Christmas Decorations with Pop Corn and Cranberries

by Amber Edwards December 18, 2012
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Each year we love to decorate our house for Christmas; but this year I wanted to try a more traditional Christmas decoration. But I definitely wanted to go with a homemade Christmas decoration. And then I got the idea to try out a holiday garland! You know the kind that you see in old western [...]

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Westcott Scissors make Gift wrapping easy #shopletreviews

by Amber Edwards December 17, 2012
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The one part I hate about Christmas is all the gift wrapping. I’m horrible at wrapping gifts! Well, not horrible; but it is so tedious and takes so long cutting all the paper to the right size. So when I can find something that makes gift wrapping easier I’m thrilled and I just have to [...]

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Nutrisystem Week 20; Stress and Weight Loss; #NSNation #Spon

by Amber Edwards December 14, 2012
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Another week has passed and I’ve now completed my 20th week on Nutrisystem! And I’ve come to another realization about weight loss. Stress and weight loss do not mix!  Ever notice when you are stressed how weight loss seems to be even harder? It’s a known fact that stress hinders weight loss. So lets talk [...]

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Skylanders Giants Starter Pack, Top Video Game for the Family #Holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 14, 2012
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Have you heard all the hype about Skylanders Giants Starter pack? I’ve seen it around and didn’t pay it much mind because I thought it was only available for the xbox 360. Since we didn’t have an xbox; why bother getting to know the games right? Well; a few months ago I learned that Skylanders [...]

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Edwards Pie Holiday Microsite E-cards gives back to Toys for Tots

by Amber Edwards December 14, 2012
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This post brought to you by Edwards. All opinions are 100% mine. The Holiday seasons are when family is often the most important. But what if someone is missing? This holiday season you can keep in touch with friends and family with the Edward’s Desserts Holiday microsite! You can create and send holiday e-card! Edwards [...]

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Zoobies Blanket Pets make Great gifts for Kids #Holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 13, 2012
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No matter if you have a girl or boy, young or old; kids of all ages love Zoobies! Zoobies are high-end plush animals that bring cuddly comfort in a super soft plush toy. Zoobies are three kid friendly products in one; pet friend, pillow and blanket! Zoobies Blanket Pets in the National Spotlight Amazingly; you [...]

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Shabby Apple Vintage Couture Dresses Women’s Clothing

by Amber Edwards December 13, 2012
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Are you in love with vintage couture clothing? I look back at old family photos at all the vintage couture dresses the women of the era used to wear and I find myself wishing I could dress like them. For years I’ve been on the hunt for beautiful vintage dresses and I finally found Shabby [...]

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Kidkraft Kitchen Pink Vintage encourages pretend play #holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 12, 2012
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When it comes to imaginative play or pretend play, nothing speaks to little kids; especially little girls like a KidKraft kitchen! A KidKraft kitchen offers kids the opportunity to explore their imagination, pretend play and all with a kitchen made from quality material and is built to last. Kidkraft kitchen means quality KidKraft believes that every [...]

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Star Wars Death Star Planetarium from Uncle Milton #Holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 12, 2012
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What boys doesn’t love Star Wars right? In search of the perfect gift for J, my almost 9 year old; I was looking for something that would incorporate two of his favorite things; Star Wars and Science. And what I found was Uncle Milton’s Star Wars Death Star planetarium. It’s the perfect gift for a [...]

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Cuddletunes MP3 Teddy Bear Personalized gift for Kids #Holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 11, 2012
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We love music in our home, and my daughter is no exception. She absolutely loves music and ever since she was an infant; has always had to have music playing softly in order for her to fall asleep. I don’t know if it is because I sang her lullabies or if she just has a [...]

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Hot Cocoa Tutorial; How to make Gourmet Hot Cocoa at home #ToraniFlavors

by Amber Edwards December 11, 2012
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With the weather turning cold, the one thing I always keep in stock is hot cocoa! It’s the one hot drink that everyone can enjoy! But sometimes that plain-jane hot cocoa can get old. And quite honestly I love the fancy stuff you can get from cafe’s! But the problem is that it can get [...]

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Augmented Reality with Cypher Kids Club Reality Cards for Kids #CypherKidsClub #cbias

by Amber Edwards December 10, 2012
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Oh the weather outside is frightful…actually it really is! With the colder temperatures, it has driven us all inside. Now we face the dreaded question, “now what”? I don’t like the idea of my kids spending hours in front of the TV; but they love interacting with electronics. And now I have a solution to [...]

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Cinderella Disney Princess Doll by Tollytots Best gift for girls #holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 7, 2012
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I love having a girl in our family. It means I get to lavish her with ponies, dolls, princess dress up, and all things girly! And she loves it all! So when it came time to find the best gift for girls this holiday season, I didn’t have to look much farther than Tottytots and their [...]

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Personalized Story Book for your little ones; Twas’ the Mouse Who Saved Christmas #holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards December 6, 2012
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My kids all love books. I love that they love books so much! I enjoy seeing them sit down to read. But what makes it even better is when they can sit down to read their very own personalized story book with their own name worked right into the story! That always makes my kids [...]

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Christmas Decorating Tips; Making your home Festive this season.

by Amber Edwards December 5, 2012
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When it comes to Christmas, I love to decorate! And I love having my home festive all month long; and even sometimes a little longer! But sometimes decorating can be overwhelming; or you just don’t know where to start so we’ve created a simple list of Christmas decorating tips to help you have a more [...]

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Novica Gift Finder to make Shopping easier! Plus a Give Away Open WorldWIDE

by Amber Edwards December 5, 2012
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It has been about a year since I last told you about Novica products. And I have to say I am still just as in love with them as I was a year ago! My necklace I got last year is still stunning and very sturdy and my husband’s ring is wickedly awesome and gets [...]

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Xlear SparX Dentist Recommended Naturally Sweetened Candy with Xylitol

by Amber Edwards December 3, 2012
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Of all the months, October through December are when kids tend to consume the most candy! It’s no wonder with all the Holidays. With all that sugar being passed around; why not try a more natural candy; sweetened with Xylitol and recommended by dentists! Xlear SparX is such a candy! It is a nice alternative [...]

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Re-purpose Gift ideas; Eco-friendly gifts for the Hard to shop for #holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards November 30, 2012
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There is always at least one person on your list that is always hard to shop for! Do you have them in your mind yet? Usually they are someone you care about; but may not have as close of a relationship with as you would prefer. Or maybe you are close; but they really don't [...]

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Easy Side Dishes with Green Giant Seasoned SteamersTM #myblogspark

by Amber Edwards November 30, 2012
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When it comes to making dinner; I like to have easy side dishes that complete the meal. I don't have a lot of time in my day to make elaborate meals three times a day. I'm a busy mom! I'm sure you can relate. But i do like wholesome food. While I can take time [...]

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Play Webkinz Friends Anywhere with the New iPad App!

by Amber Edwards November 28, 2012
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Remember  when I first introduced Webkinz plush toys to you? My kids are still crazy about them weeks later! My boys never sleep without their Webkinz plush toys! And they still love playing Webkinz world online. But what about those who don't have a Webkinz plush toy, nor are able to play all on the computer all the time? Our [...]

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Etsy Shop Christmas Shopping; Great gifts for Her #Holidaygiftguide

by Amber Edwards November 28, 2012
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This holiday season, why not try something new! Try something handmade for your gift! Handmade gifts are a great way to say to someone that you are unique, cherished and I really took time to think of something perfect for you! Shopping from an Etsy shop is a great place to start looking for those [...]

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Dusting made Fast and Easy with Endust; Start Living.

by Amber Edwards November 27, 2012
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Of all the homemaking jobs I accomplish each week, I think dusting has to be one of my most dreaded tasks! It's no fun taking down each and every knick knack on the shelf and dusting each nook and cranny. Dusting off shelves, ceiling fans, and just about every surface. It's such a menial task, [...]

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Fresh Bread, baked in less than an hour! My Secret revealed.

by Amber Edwards November 26, 2012
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So a few weeks ago I had a few of my friends come over to make fresh bread. I mean really, the weather is getting cold what better time to start making fresh bread right? Plus, I just needed some great girl time and it didn't hurt that I had just gotten my party kit [...]

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Eliminate Fridge Odor with Oransi Ionic Fridge Air Purifier

by Amber Edwards November 23, 2012
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Thanksgiving is now over and you have your fridge full of all the delicious left overs. The last thing you want is for all those foods to contribute to fridge odor. Nor do you want the scents mixing with other foods changing their flavor! The best way to eliminate fridge odor and keep it from [...]

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Popular Family Traditions and fun new Holiday Traditions #MomPactLNO

by Amber Edwards November 20, 2012
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We have lots of family traditions when it comes to the holidays. From the end of October until the beginning of January, our family is constantly experiencing Holiday traditions that all began as a family tradition from one side of the family. We've learned that many of our family traditions are quite common and even [...]

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Chamilia Fine Jewelry and Charm Bracelet, Gifts for Women #HolidayGiftGuide

by Amber Edwards November 20, 2012
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When it comes to shopping for women you can never go wrong with jewelry! But you don't want to get the same generic piece of jewelry that every guy is getting his "girl";  you want something unique, something that will stand out and will be more personable. Chamilia features fine jewelry with the option for [...]

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Thomas and Friends DVD A Very Thomas Christmas Review & Give Away #HolidayGiftGuide

by Amber Edwards November 19, 2012
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If you have a younger child, you are probably very familiar with Thomas and Friends; from Thomas the Train series and toys. What little toddler doesn’t love Thomas the train? Although boys seem to be the target audience, even little girls can love Thomas and Friends; as even my little Jade has grown to enjoy the [...]

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How to Organize Papers, Children’s artwork, Documents & More #Shopletreviews

by Amber Edwards November 16, 2012
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As a mom and blogger, I find I am always collecting random papers, children's artwork, business documents, appointment slips, growth charts, and lots more! The list can go on and on! Surely there has to be a better way to organize papers of this nature than just throwing them into a drawer and forgetting about [...]

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Holiday Eating Tips; Nutrisystem week 16 report #NSNation #Spon

by Amber Edwards November 16, 2012
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Another week of Nutrisystem is complete and it's time to tell you all about it. But before I jump into the report; I want to take some time and talk about what is going to happen next week. It's Thanksgiving and we all know that means lots of amazing food. So I want to help [...]

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DEO Perfume Candy Review, As featured on Kelly & Michael #MompactLNO

by Amber Edwards November 14, 2012
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I love candy just like the next person; but what if your candy can actually make your sweeter? Not to the taste, but actually make you smell better? That's the idea behind the new DEO perfume candy! It is designed to not only be a sweet treat but also let you smell like roses! It's [...]

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Balance your life Balance the scale Book Review #BalanceBook

by Amber Edwards November 14, 2012
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I've struggled with weight loss ever since I had my first child eight and a half years ago. And in all my efforts to lose weight I find myself more and more over whelmed, stressed and obsessing over losing weight. These are methods that just can't last. You may get a good run of it; [...]

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Upgrade your Mouse comfort with the Logitech Trackball Mouse, Review #HolidayGiftGuide

by Amber Edwards November 13, 2012
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As a blogger, I spend many hours on the computer writing and networking, so it stands to reason that I would be in the market for one of the most comfortable mouse options on the market. I've tried many different mice, but when it comes to comfort, easy of use, and aiding carpal tunnel relief, [...]

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Dollar General Premium Diapers Review; Affordable Disposable Diapers

by Amber Edwards November 12, 2012
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I've been using diapers with my kids for near 8 years now. I used disposable diapers through both of my boys and then a mixture of disposable and cloth diapers with my daughter Jade. Through all of this; I have learned that some brands work much better than other brands. I've also found some unique [...]

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Webkinz Pets Plush Toys and Online Virtual pets, 2 Toys in One with fun online and off!

by Amber Edwards November 9, 2012
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Our children grow up surrounded by electronics, games, apps, and so much more! They learn at a very young age how to operate electronic devices, cell phones, iPads and computers almost as good as adults do! Sometimes even better. So it stands to reason that our children would love a more technology based entertainment factor. [...]

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Nutrisystem Week 15 report: Steady as she goes. #NSNation #Spon

by Amber Edwards November 7, 2012
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Part of weight loss, is being consistent. If you aren't consistent in your efforts, you can't really expect great results. Nutrisystem makes it easy to be consistent. You simply follow the plan, and the results show themselves consistently as you are consistent with the program. If you aren't consistent withe following the Nutrisystem program you [...]

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Smartfood Selects, A healthy alternative for snacking

by Amber Edwards November 6, 2012
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I don't know about you, but I have a big weakness when it comes to snacks. I enjoy my salty and crunchy snacks and sometimes I just want something sweet. But I don't like all the calories and processed ingredients that tend to come with such snacks. Smartfood selects offers a large variety of sweet, [...]

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Arm & Hammer Baking Soda The Many uses of baking soda in home & beauty

by Amber Edwards November 5, 2012
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When you hear of Arm and Hammer baking soda; do you automatically think about baking or removing odor? Those are the first things that always pop into my mind. But there are so very many uses of baking soda! Far more than simply using it in cooking or for odor removal. It can be used [...]

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Outdoor Fire pit brings enjoyment to Autumn Garden Decor

by Amber Edwards November 2, 2012
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Just because it is Autumn, doesn't mean we all have to run and hide from the cold in our homes and leave our yards and gardens barren. There are just as many fun and enjoyable things to do in the yard even when the weather turns cold. In fact that is the best time to [...]

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Movie Night, Enjoying Early Access to the Amazing Spider-Man #SpiderManWMT

by Amber Edwards November 1, 2012
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The movie night event is now here and I'm so very excited to share with you all the fun we had! A few weeks ago I pre-purchased The Amazing Spider-Man DVD box set. This is basically like a "pre-order" except you do it from the store and you get added benefits. The actual discs will [...]

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Nutrisystem week 14, The importance of tracking measurements #Spon

by Amber Edwards October 31, 2012
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When it comes to weight loss, the most common consensus is to track the actual pounds lost. But Nutrisystem knows it is more important to also track physical activity, water intake and body measurements. Weight loss is not solely about losing pounds, but about becoming healthier and improving our bodies. Tracking weight loss solely in pounds can [...]

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Kids Book to stop bullying; Howard B Wigglebottom Learns about Bullies

by Amber Edwards October 30, 2012
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As a parent I always want to protect my child, but I know I can't always be there with them every moment of every day. I know they will have to face challenges, so I know it is important to deal with those challenges before they arise. Thankfully I know of amazing kids books that [...]

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YumEarth Gummy Bears, Spook-tacular for Halloween

by Amber Edwards October 29, 2012
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With only a few days left until Halloween, I'm sure you are preparing your trick or treat buckets, selecting candy choices for the kids, and more. But have you ever considered giving a better option for treats this year? Or maybe just getting some fun Halloween candy to spoil your kids that have a better [...]

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