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What’s Up With Charmin?

Have you noticed a change in Charmin toilet paper lately? For ages I have bought the package with the red label. It had been the same for a long time. And then something changed – sizes. Double roll, triple roll, gigantic roll, you had to be really careful to make sure that you bought a [...]

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A Black Friday Lesson

This year our family started our Black Friday shopping a little late. Actually, we hit the stores at about 9:00 am. And surprisingly, we still found most of the stuff that was on our list. Sure, a few things were sold out and we settled for a few comparable products instead of what was actually [...]

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Conquering Black Friday

Happy Thanksgiving to all! As I sit here like an overstuffed turkey my thoughts are wandering to tomorrow morning. It is Black Friday once again. We have been taking advantage of Black Friday deals for several years now, and each year the hype and hysteria seems to grow. Black Friday is a great time to [...]

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Is there a Daddy Diva in your life?

Is there a Daddy in your life with a Diva-ish personality? A friend of mine has just launched her website where she sells all things – DaddyDiva™. Perfect for the upcoming holiday season – there are mugs, t-shirts, hats, and more to poke fun at the man you love. I am a big supporter of [...]

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The Dangers and Wastefulness of Plastic Packaging

How many times have you bought something (toys, electronics, whatever) and found the packaging to be downright frustrating? All the molded plastic cases, twist ties, rubber bands, and more plastic inside take forever to open. The resulting sharp edges often result in cuts and scrapes. And the garbage that is generated is mindboggling. I found [...]

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LittlestPetShop.com – VIP’s are here!

Hasbro’s newest addition to the Littlest Pet Shop Familyhas arrived at LittlestPetShop.com! Introducing Littlest Pet Shop VIP’s!. Hasbro gave me the opportunity to try a Littlest Pet Shop VIP for free so I gave these a whirl – and I liked what I saw. UPDATE: The LittlestPetShop VIP world at LittlestPetShop.com has officially closed. What [...]

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Holiday Gift Ideas for Kids

What are your kids getting for the holidays? If you are stumped for ideas, a recent press release by Toys R Us has identified the top 5 toy trends of 2007 holiday season. There is sure to be something here that your kids will want: Trend #1: Hey! You’re A Rock Star! Taking their roots [...]

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How to Stretch Your Warehouse Club Membership Fee

Shopping at warehouse clubs is convenient – but I’m not sure that I actually save money there. While buying in bulk can be cheaper, shopping the sales at grocery stores and taking advantage of double coupons might actually yield a better price. However, with a big family, it is easier for me to buy large [...]

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Littlest Pet Shop VIP’s have Arrived in New York City

If you happen to be anywhere near New York City next week, you will have to stop down at the Littlest Pet Shop VIP Boutique pop up store. This is something you won’t want to miss! Hasbro has taken their very popular Littlest Pet Shop line and brought them to “life”. Enter Littlest Pet Shop [...]

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Saving Money for College

Do you Upromise? Here is a parenting tip that will help you save money for college. www.upromise.com is a site that promotes college savings. Basically, you save money for college while shopping for things that you need. Online Shopping Creating a free account is a snap! Then you shop through their links at major retailers [...]