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- Aldi Deals through 7/6
- Sometimes a Light Surprises Book Review
- BagsInABag.com Review
- Win It: Wii Game - Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball Ends 7/10
- First 4th of July for the Twins, Heidi Newfield, Fireworks and More
- The View-Master
- Ready, Set… Mashoonga!
- Little Stamp Company
- Boys are fun too!
- this summer i will
- Sarah Palin
- i know i will love germany
- Insert Alert: Procter & Gamble insert on 7/5
- Taco Del Mar: Free Kids Meals in July
- Mean People Suck, but Blog Readers Rock
- Piggly Wiggly Deals 7/1-7/7!!
- Say It Forward - Week 24
- Blog Hopping!
- The bag I wanted to keep and some news
- open thread
- Food Lion Deals 7/1-7/7!!
- Five things I learned in Niagara Falls
- Pieces
- Fun finds at the antique shop
- Fun and Free 4th of July Ideas
- Happy Birthday Nana!
- Summer Style Guide presents..
- Free Redbox Code – Good Until 7/7!
- They Don’t Really Care About Us – Lyrics, Michael Jackson
- Breakfast of Champions (always includes cookies)
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Aldi Deals
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NOTE: I use a Central Indiana ad. Your sales/price may vary from region to region. Please check your local ad for details. My ad states that Aldi will be closed on July 4, 2009.
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Ben Buckley's life and relationship with his family were pretty much summarized the night he overheard his daughters talking on the porch. Out of everything that was said about him, one thought continued to nag at him...
"...all the references to himself were...[more]
What is BagsInABag.com? A unique, complete, and organized combination of everything, in a mom-friendly bag. A gift for any and a must for moms. A combination of a small amount of vast things; from a disposable thermometer to mascara, Benadryl, band aids and velcro...[more]
We had the opportunity to review the new Wii Game from Southpeak, Pirates vs. Ninjas Dodgeball. This is a great game for family fun! I also have one to giveaway to my readers!
How to Win?
Easy Entry: Leave me a comment about why you enjoy playing video...[more]
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Well this evening should be interesting.. we're taking the twins to their first 4th of July celebration. I try to be prepared - I have everything we could possibly need (or at least I think I do) in our giant overstuffed diaper bag... but I usually forget something...[more]
I wrote this in April and set it aside.
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These days, life seems to click past from weekend to weekend, holiday to holiday, school year to school year. It is as though I am seeing my life through a View-Master. With the click of the thumb, one season disappears...[more]
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My brother, Bryan, introduced me to the art of Mashoonga and we are loving these fun fighting flinging foam toys. Here’s a video Bryan put together of his son’s birthday (Bryan is the mean ugly Ogre at the end :)
Try playing some Mashoonga at...[more]
The Little Stamp Company knows that little learners love the sense of accomplishment when they learn to print their names. Their ‘Signature’ self inking stamps, with a large 'dotted' font, promote printing in a engaging and interactive way.
Each personalized...[more]
As much fun as I have with the girly albums, I'd have to say boys are pretty fun too! Here is an album for a little boy that I had a blast creating!
I just love this 'disco dot' print by Michael Miller chosen by an etsy customer!
i have been meaning to make a list like this ever since i saw one of shari's lists ages ago. (why, oh why, has it taken me so long to actually do it!?) here goes.
this summer i will:
* pickle something (have you seen what leya's...[more]
As a political junkie and someone who muses about running for office in the very distant future (after homeschool and law school) I enjoy following the careers of various women politicians to see what works and what doesn't. For me, Sarah Palin's resignation...[more]
We leave tomorrow for Germany. It all feels sort of surreal until I get on the plane, then it will sink in. It's just Mark and me this time--part work for Mark but not without several days of free time for us. The kids get to go to grandma's house...[more]
There will be one insert in this weekend’s paper: Procter & Gamble Insert - Back to School Edition. If your area is not receiving the Red Plum insert in your paper, you can request the insert be mailed to your home. I’ve listed my favorites below....[more]
During the month of July, Taco Del Mar is giving away FREE kid’s meals with purchase of an adult meal.
After 5pm, kids 12 and under will receive a free kid’s meal of their choice: cheese quesadillas, bean and cheese burritos, tacos, rice and...[more]
What an amazing Friday surprise, Cecilia! You remind us of all that's good in this world. I'm speechless.
Hunt's Ketchup 2/$1.00 (limit of 2 with a $10.00 purchase).$0.20 Hunts Ketchup (6/21 SS insert).Kraft BBQ Sauce 2/$1.00 (limit of 2 with a $10.00 purchase).$0.75 Kraft BBQ coupon (6/14 SS insert).Piggly Wiggly Mustard 2/$1.00 (limit of 2 with a $10.00 purchase).Fresh...[more]
Say It Forward – Carnival of Loyal Commenters is a new weekly carnival at 5 Minutes for Mom.com where bloggers feature their loyal commenters!
To read more about how to participate in Say It Forward and to get the button codes, click here.
And make sure...[more]
The theme for this week's MckLinky Blog Hop is "Introductions".
Good Mourning, Glory! started out as my place to share my art and maybe vent from time to time. It's somehow turned into so much more!
It's my place to interact with all the great bloggy friends...[more]
I made this bag for a friend back at the end of March (here's another glimpse of it), and I was so in love with it that I only gave it away reluctantly. So I thought I'd make myself another one like it.
And then I thought, while I'm...[more]
You have to love a nation that celebrates its independence every July 4, not with a parade of guns, tanks, and soldiers who file by the White House in a show of strength and muscle, but with family picnics where kids throw Frisbees, the potato salad gets iffy,...[more]
Grade A whole fryers $0.89/lb.Ground Chuck $2.59/lb.Center Cut Beef Back Ribs $1.99/lb.Limes 5/$1.00.1 pint of blueberries $2.99.Hunts Ketchup $1.00.$0.20 off of one Hunts Ketchup (6/21 SS insert).Food Lion canned vegetables $0.69.Food Lion Pasta $0.89.Hefty Easy...[more]
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We’re freshly back from three days in Niagara Falls. It was a terrific trip for many reasons, including spending time with our extended family and excellent behaviour on the part of all five kids in attendance. Here, in no particular order, are five things...[more]
She had been waiting for this all day long. "When daddy comes home, we're going to make our confetti craft, right mom? "How much longer til daddy gets home because I am so excited to make my confetti craft!" All day long, she talked about it.
Daddy came...[more]
Before leaving Texas, I made a quick run to the local antique shop and happened to find a few great items in booths that were being cleared out. Lucky me!I'm a fan of painted metal bins, shelves, etc. so I naturally snatched up this storage basket. Maybe I'll...[more]
4th of July is a terrific holiday! You don't have to spend a mint! Picnicking and family time are not pricey. Here are some ideas for " Frugal & Fabulous Patriotic Entertainment" from Clarky Davis, The Debt Diva. * Attend your local community fireworks display...[more]
On Wednesday we had a lovely visit with my two grandmothers. My maternal Nana (Nana M) turned 87, and we joined her for lunch at the assisted living place. Both of my grandmothers live in the same assisted living place, so despite it being a 2 1/2 hour trip,...[more]
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Here's your free overnight DVD rental at your local Redbox (good for until 7/7). Use code: 7HE79B
To use the code you will need to visit your local Redbox location, select “Rent with Promo Code" and enter the code above. To find the nearest...[more]
“They Don’t Care About Us” Lyrics
Michael Jackson
4 Single released from the Album HIStory, 1995
Skin head, dead head
Everybody gone bad
Situation, aggravation
Everybody allegation
In the suite, on the news
Everybody dog food
Bang bang, shot...[more]
Seriously, how do I get this lucky?Across the street from the children's therapist is a local tradition, and Supergirl and I got to share a breakfast like this today:Coffee (for me), The Duke (cream cheese, raspberry jam, toasted cashews) (for me), plain cream...[more]
