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Will Nature Made SAM-e Put You In A Good Mood?

Monday, 26 July 2010
Skeptical. That is the first word I would use to describe my feelings about Nature Made SAM-e. I mean the way my mood has been lately, it’s hard for me to believe anything could put me in a good mood. Which is exactly why I wanted to try SAM-e out. Quite frankly, I’m tired of being in a bad mood.... [More]

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Marriott “Nickelodeon Your Stay” - Making Hotel Stays More Kid-Friendly

Monday, 19 July 2010
School will be starting back before you know it. But there’s still plenty of time to take a vacation. If you haven’t taken yours yet, I have some good news for you – Marriott has teamed with Nickelodeon to make your stay more kid-friendly. Because how many times have you heard “I’m bored!”, while h... [More]

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Cheerios Do What You Love Giveaway (CLOSED)

Tuesday, 13 July 2010
I love Cheerios so it’s a no brainer for me to accept Cheerios because, well, it’s the primary cereal eaten in our home anyway.  Not only do I feel good about my family eating it, you can’t beat the taste.  And they make great snacks to put in a sealable bowl or baggie to take on trips, p... [More]

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ProFlowers Review: A Birthday Gift Basket

Saturday, 10 July 2010
Happy Birthday to me! Oh, wait… it’s not my birthday. But on Wednesday, it sure felt like it was. I had the pleasure of reviewing one of ProFlowers Birthday Baskets. ProFlowers boasts “a fresh connection” – all their flowers are delivered freshly picked from their farms in California and sent direc... [More]

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Nature Valley Chewy Trail Mix Bars (30 ct) and $25 Sam’s Club (or WalMart) Gift Card Giveaway (CLOSED)

Monday, 21 June 2010
One of my favorite things about living near the Smokey Mountains are all the wonderful hiking trails. We try to get at least 2 hikes a month in, especially in the Spring and Fall.  And since we usually do a minimum of 5 mile hikes and taking our time to enjoy the beauty around us, we make sure... [More]

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Shrek Forever After by Activision For The Wii - Review

Saturday, 19 June 2010
NOTE: The morning after receiving my copy of Shrek Forever After by Activision my son got sick.  He was already scheduled for a tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy for the coming Thursday.  So this put us behind schedule.  And it was very important to my son that he finish the game and g... [More]

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Dove Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Promises

Tuesday, 23 March 2010
On Monday, I put a square (or two, or three…) of pure, smooth, delectable milk chocolate and creamy peanut butter into my mouth. Heavenly. Delightful. Scrumptious. Mouth-watering.  I could go on and on, describing the delicious taste of this beautiful combination of chocolate and peanut butter... [More]

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Orange Sweet Rolls Giveaway (CLOSED)

Saturday, 6 March 2010
hmmm… the smell of sweet rolls baking in the oven on a lazy Sunday morning.  What could be better?  The smell of Pillsbury’s Orange Sweet Rolls, is what could be better!  And thanks to My Blog Spark I got that delicious experience last Sunday.  The aroma alone was enough to brin... [More]

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‘Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey’ Giveaway (CLOSED)

Monday, 1 March 2010
The curious little monkey first brought to life by H.A. and Margret Rey in the Curious George book series, the PBS shows and movies, is at his curious antics again.  This time in the March 2, 2010 DVD release, Curious George 2: Follow That Monkey.  I am thrilled to have the opportunity ... [More]

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LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers - Review

Monday, 1 March 2010
Last week I had a giveaway here at Blog by Donna, where a lucky winner received a copy of LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers.  And I hope my winner enjoyed it as much as my family and I did.  I got my DVD Saturday morning (but it seems that FedEx delivered it Friday evening but did not... [More]

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LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers Giveaway (CLOSED)

Friday, 19 February 2010
On Tuesday, February 23, 2010 LEGO: The Adventures of Clutch Powers will be released on DVD and Digital Download.  I cannot tell you how excited my son is...  he is a big LEGO fanatic.  When he heard about the movie and saw the trailer, he said, “mommy can I have it?”  And fort... [More]

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New! Chocolate Cheerios Review & Giveaway! (CLOSED)

Wednesday, 27 January 2010
Chocolate.  A thing of beauty.  I, like most people, love chocolate.  And in my home Cheerios is the cereal of choice.  So when I heard that two of my favorite things were coming together… well, I was one happy woman.  It reminded me of one of my favorite quotations - “Ther... [More]

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It’s Super Bowl Time with Old El Paso Green Chiles (CLOSED)

Friday, 15 January 2010
On February 7, 2010, when you and your family gather around the TV to watch the most anticipated football game of the year… do it while snacking on recipes made with Old El Paso Green Chiles. I think one of the things my family loves about the Super Bowl is the snacks.  So a week or so before... [More]

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‘Christmas In Canaan’ Premieres on Hallmark Channel

Saturday, 12 December 2009
One of my favorite things about Christmas, is watching the Christmas movies and holiday specials.  Tonight on the Hallmark Channel you can watch the much anticipated Hallmark Original Christmas movie… Christmas in Canaan.  Christmas in Canaan stars a favorite of mine (for several reaso... [More]

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Flower Girl Premieres on the Hallmark Channel

Saturday, 14 November 2009
Flower Girl is a “rose” of a love story.  Twenty-something Laura (Marla Sokoloff) works in her grandmother’s flower shop and she and her grandmother, played by Marion Ross, are beginning to think Laura is never going to find the perfect love. As usual, the Hallmark Channel is bringing us a g... [More]

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Jaycee Dugard featured on TLC tonight

Sunday, 8 November 2009
Technorati Tags: jaycee dugard,tlc,kidnapping,the learning channel,november 8,2009,news Jaycee Dugard Story on TLC TLC, The Learning Channel, will be featurning the Jaycee Dugard story at 9:00 pm EST on November 8, 2009.  The Dugard story on TLC description, It is a story, literally rippe... [More]

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Cheerios Spoonfuls of Stories – Review & Contest CLOSED

Saturday, 31 October 2009
Cody reads 'What's Under The Bed?' One of the many things I love about Cheerios is their commitment towards reading encouragement.  Cheerios has given away over 40 million books free inside Cheerios boxes in the past eight years.  As a huge proponent of reading… this makes me happy. ... [More]

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Patrick Swayze Dies of Pancreatic Cancer at 57

Tuesday, 15 September 2009
Patrick Swayze lost his hard-fought battle with pancreatic cancer on September 14, 2009. The sexy lead in 'Dirty Dancing' and 'Ghost' will always have a special place in my heart.... [More]

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'Citizen Jane' Premieres on Hallmark Channel

Saturday, 12 September 2009
The real life story of Jane Alexander, co-founder of Citizens Against Homicide, is depicted in the Hallmark Channel original movie - 'Citizen Jane', starring Ally Sheedy, Meatloaf Aday... September 12, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. EST.... [More]

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'Marlie's New Face: Four Years Later'

Friday, 11 September 2009
'Marlie's New Face: Four Years Later' premieres Sunday, September 13, 2009 at 9:00 p.m. EST on TLC. This update on the story of Marlie, a Haitian girl with Fibrous Dysplasia that caused a 16-pound tumor to grow on her face... documents her latest surgery to give her face symmetry.... [More]

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