Wordless Wednesday – Happy Birthday

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The #SocialBlackout Movement

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Disclosure: I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for MetLife. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. It’s 2013. Know what that means? Everyone is constantly plugged in. On their phones, tablets, computers, video games, you name it. I get it, my …

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The Act Of Aging – An Infographic

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We Don’t Share A Bank Account

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Disclosure: This post was inspired by Genworth Financial. Opinions expressed are my own. For more information about the different life insurance types visit the Genworth Financial website. That’s right, my husband and I have separate bank accounts. I tried to convince him for the longest time that we *need* a …

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Staying Safe While Blogging

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My job revolves around the computer. It’s a day in and day out process that at some point in the day I have to surf the net. Fact is: the internet scares me. Now a days more than ever because there are seriously so many smart (and stupid) people out there who can hack into anything and everything. I need a good virus software that can protect me and my family. Our previous brand of software expired in January and we have been using nothing ever since. almost 3 months of no protection and yes, I now have pop-ups and I can tell that the computer is running slower than it ever has before. …

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Amsterdam: A Music Mecca

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This is a guest post from Brad R. Source: http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Amsterdam_Heineken_Music_Hall_001.JPGYou may not automatically associate Amsterdam with music, but you should. The city has a thriving live music scene that the Dutch have been enjoying for years, and now it’s time for you to enjoy it too. A great introduction to …

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A Yummy Breakfast With My Kids #DeliciousPairings

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My two daughters have no idea what the words “sleeping in” mean. Weekends? Nope, they are both up at their usually 7:05-7:15am time. I am tired. Like most moms I get my pick me up from coffee. I am a frequent visitor of Starbucks but that’s when I’m out running errands. In …

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Best Buy Electronics Recycling Project

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You probably hear it just about every day – Recycle. It’s a fairly easy thing to do but sometimes there are items you are left wondering about and have no idea how to (or that it’s actually possible) recycle them. Technology is the fastest growing waste stream on the planet. …

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Save Your Valentines Day Weekend Sell The Xbox

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(This is a guest post) Just when you both thought your wallets could breathe a sigh of relief after the Christmas spending-spree, the next big (expensive) event on everyone’s calendar is the most romantic day of the year – Valentine’s Day. The official day to show your favorite person in …

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Save Money While Shopping

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I am kinda sorta a shopping addict. I mean that in the sense that I will go to the mall and look around but usually won’t buy anything. Why? Because everything is so dang expensive. Why pay $60 for something I can get for $15 if I just did a …

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