JOLLY TIME Popcorn Peanut Butter Cups Recipe and Giveaway!

Sponsored post*We have developed a tradition for New Year's Eve in our household. We make some delicious snacks, play board games, and watch movies until it is time to watch the ball drop. JOLLY TIME is a great choice for snacks. You can make a special treat (see recipe below) or stock up on the healthy snack to help with a New Year's Resolution. JOLLY TIME Popcorn is whole grain, gluten free and is full of antioxidants and dietary fiber. Popcorn...

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Hot Cocoa Crispy Squares Recipe and Post Pebbles Review

Sponsored post*Post Fruity Pebbles and Cocoa Pebbles may be some of your children's (or your) favorite cereal. Now the sweet breakfast has two cereals to add to the Pebbles line of cereals: Poppin' Pebbles and Xtreme Cocoa Pebbles! Available beginning 1/1/14, new Poppin' Pebbles has poppin' pieces which fizz in your mouth and the new, limited edition Xtreme Cocoa Pebbles are packed with even more chocolate to create amazingly chocolaty milk! I...

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Removing Holiday Stains + All Stainlifter Review and Giveaway!

Sponsored post*Between the distraction of socializing, the hectic nature of trying to get all the food on the table, and the wine, the holidays seem to be a great opportunity to get stains on all of your nice holiday clothing. Here are some great tips for removing stubborn, holiday stains:· Gravy: Gently rub the stain with a trusted liquid detergent and rinse in with the hottest temperature water that is recommended by the garment. ·...

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Leawo Software Christmas Freebie/Deal Announcement!!

Leawo is celebrating Christmas by offering consumers some great deals and even some freebies!  The company is a professional multimedia solution provider that specializes in processing and broadcasting media over the Internet as well as in the daily life. They offer tons of great-looking products such as DVD and Video Converters, Data Recovery software, and Cleanup programs. Leawo is offering a couple of really amazing deals including two...

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Comfort Food Time: Slow Cooker Cheese & Broccoli Soup Recipe

This slow cooker Cheese and Broccoli soup is SO delicious and I have been making it for years. It is especially good on a cold day when you are looking for some serious comfort food that is easy to make. Simply toss all the following ingredients in a slow cooker and cook for 3-4 hours:1 bag of frozen, chopped broccoli1 stick butter2 cans cream of potato soup1 qt milk (equal to 3 empty soup cans)3 tablespoons flour1/2 cup water8 oz shredded cheddar cheese8...

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Target Wedding Gift Ideas

Sponsored post*2014 is going to be the year of weddings for me and my family. It is not even the New Year yet and we already know of three weddings we will be attending! Sure, a card with money can be a useful gift but why not supplement or change it up with some fun and unique gifts for the newlyweds! Target has some really great products for the home that would alone make some amazing gifts, but I encourage you to take it up a notch and add an...

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Treating Winter Injuries and ACE Brand

Sponsored post*You may think that the spring and summer are seasons associated with sprains, strains and injuries, but the winter season provides plenty of opportunities to hurt oneself.  Because the most common forms of injuries are sprains and strains of muscles and tendons, it is important to remember the acronym RICE Therapy:·         Rest: Stop the activity immediately. Continued stress...

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Apple Cheesecake Bars with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce Recipe

I previously made this Apple Cheesecake Bars with Sea Salt Caramel Sauce and I am thinking about making it again for New Years! The recipe is from Lucky Leaf and it is delicious!! Ingredients:Crust:6 Tablespoons butter, melted1 &1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs1/4 cup sugarFilling:16 oz cream cheese, softened1/2 cup sugar3 eggs1/2 teaspoon sea salt1 can apple pie filling3/4 cup favorite prepared caramel sauce (I used Smucker's ice cream topping)coarse...

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Great Deal on Coffee Filter Cups!

Affiliate linksDid you get a Keurig for Christmas? If you have one then you will love this deal. You can get a set of reusable coffee filter cups (similar to K-cups) for only $8!! WidgetLove - Coffee Filter Cups From $8: A set of reusable coffee filter cups — compatible with most Keurig machines! ...

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PrintKEG Giveaway - 3 winners!

Sponsored post*PrintKEG prints custom prints, posters, photographs, canvas wraps and more. They focus on small projects at very low prices with a mission of helping artists become successful entrepreneurs by being able to sell their work profitably. Not an artist?  There are plenty of other uses for their service. Here are just some other ideas for using PrintKEG's services that I came up with after browsing their great selection:Have...

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Mixbook Review

Sponsored post*Chances are you have a bunch of digital photos from this past year. While it is certainly easy to just keep pictures on your device and show them off right on your phone, camera, or tablet, there is a better way to capture your 2013 memories and showcase the year's events.  Why not free up some memory on your device and create a keepsake out of your favorite pictures. Mixbook is a leading photo publishing company that allows...

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Last Chance: Enter the Glee Gum Giveaway

Today is the last day to enter to win your choice of gum or candy making kits from Glee Gum. This will make a great activity for your kids during the long winter season! You can read my full review here and enter to win below! a Rafflecopter givea...

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Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays!

I am going to sign off for a couple of days I can enjoy the holiday with my family.  I hope all of you have a wonderful Christmas/holiday!&nb...

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Nestle Seasonal Candy for Your Holiday Baking Needs!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers or embellishments for your holiday treats, Nestle has what you need! You can round off the holiday season with unique candy products from WONKA, Nestlé Crunch and Butterfinger that are all less than $10 and are great treats for gatherings and as thoughtful gifts. I was given some Wonka Everlasting Gobstoppper Candy Canes to review as well...

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Guest Post: DIY Puff Paint 'Icing' for Creative Culinary Kids

Do you remember how much fun it was making 'potions' when you were a kid?I wasn't a huge fan of mud pies because I detested getting my fingers dirty (with three brothers who were veritable Petri dishes, it totally makes sense in hindsight!) but if I could find a bottle of shampoo or liquid soap (my 'wet' ingredients) and some baby powder (the 'dry') plus a heaping tablespoon of craft glitter for sparkle and a splash of my mother's perfume for fragrance,...

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Causora: Donate to a Great Cause and Earn Rewards

Sponsored post*Affiliate links includedThis is a very popular time of year for people to give to charitable causes. After all, we tend to realize how blessed we truly are around the holidays and can easily recognize that there are many who are not nearly as well off as we are. Causora.com's mission is to help raise more funds for charities by rewarding donors with free vouchers from their network of socially conscious merchants. When you donate to...

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Gold Emblem Cookies for Santa!

Maybe you just did not get around to baking this year, or perhaps you ate them already! Regardless of your the reason for your last minute emergency, you can find some delicious cookies at your local CVS that are certain to please Santa.  From decadent cookies to rich coffee, the Gold Emblem line has a variety of options for you and your family this season. I was lucky enough as a CVS Taste Maker to have the opportunity to review some delicious...

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Bai Drink Review

Sponsored post*Affiliate linksIf you are a coffee drinker, then you are likely already familiar with the inside of the coffeefruit, the aromatic bean that provides you with lift-off each morning and flavor throughout each day. Bai would like to introduce you to coffeefruits' outside, the juicy red protector of the coffee bean that we call superfruit. The antioxidant-rich berries may have coffee in their name but each one is a free-radical fighting...

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