What is the best part about Halloween? The pumpkin carving? The costumes? The free candy? All are amazing, but whether you are the bunch that loves dressing up and scaring the neighbors or you plan to stay-in, Warner Bros. has a line-up of Spook-Tacular Movies to get you in the holiday spirit. From classics like...

Giveaways

October 18, 2013

Pacific Rim Blu-ray Giveaway

by Denise

Go BIG or go EXTINCT! Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim is an epic science fiction film set in the 2020s. Earth is at war with Kaijus: colossal monsters from an inter-dimensional gateway on the Pacific Ocean floor. Humanity unites to fight these huge monsters by creating the Jaegers: gigantic humanoid robots that are…

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October 18, 2013

Ghirardelli Chocolate Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes Recipe

by Denise

This post is brought to you by Ghirardelli. I most definitely bake more in the cooler months, don’t you? There’s no need to worry about getting the kitchen too hot, and nothing makes you feel more warm and cozy than some delicious, homemade baked treats–especially when those treats are chocolatey. And who do I think…

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Food & Drink Recipes

October 17, 2013

Treat Yourself to a Your Bijoux Box Review and Giveaway

by Kelli

Lately you may have noticed a new trend: monthly subscription boxes. Essentially, you subscribe to a monthly service and receive a box full of goodies each month. It’s sort of like Netflix for everything else; you can find subscriptions for all kinds of different products now. You can get makeup, food, pet goods, shoes, and…

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Fashion Giveaways Reviews

October 17, 2013

PÜR Gum Review & Giveaway

by Denise

I love gum. I really, really love gum. But I never chew gum. Why? I don’t want the added sugar from regular gums, and I definitely don’t want the artificial sweeteners found in sugar-free gums. I’m strongly anti-aspartame! Aspartame is a man-made, synthetic sweetener. This food additive has been linked to symptoms including, but not…

October 11, 2013

A Quick Note on Where I’ve Been…

by Denise

You might have noticed that I’ve been MIA for the past few weeks. What could be so important that my blog has gone neglected? Have I been traveling the world? Learning the fine art of watercolor painting? Indulging in an endless buffet of pizza and cheesecake? I’d delight in being distracted by any of those...

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October 11, 2013

Your Child Can Be a Pirate in an I See Me! Personalized Book!

by Denise

This post is brought to you by I See Me!, creators of award-winning, personalized children’s books and gifts. What’s better than a good book? A good book about pirates! What’s better than a good book about pirates? A good book about pirates that is personalized with your own name! Deep down, you know you want…

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Books Kids Reviews

September 27, 2013

Hauck Toys Go Kart Giveaway!

by Denise

Welcome to the Hauck Kids Go Kart Giveaway, hosted by Housewife on a Mission and Thrifty Nifty Mommy! Hauck Toys manufactures fun, innovative products for boys and girls of all ages. Megan from Housewife on a Mission was sent a Superman Go Kart to review from Grand Touring Baby. Grand Touring Baby, if you don’t…

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September 24, 2013

Conserve Water and Save Money with the Water Select® Valve (Giveaway)

by Denise

When I was a small child, a Sesame Street skit struck me as important and has stuck with me into adulthood. If you were a child in the late 70s or early 80s, you might remember it: a cartoon about water conservation that showed a fish’s pond water getting lower and lower as a boy…

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September 24, 2013

Comfort and Confidence? No Sweat!

by Denise

Ladies, let’s talk about a sensitive subject. Sweat. Not perspiration, not a dewy glow, not a light sheen. I’m talking about actual, full-on sweat. And there’s really no delicate way to approach it. Of course it’s much worse in the summer, but it really doesn’t matter what time of year. If you’re busy chasing after...

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Fashion Reviews

September 23, 2013

Income for Life and Plenty of Time for Scrabble

by Denise

This post is brought to you by Genworth and Brandfluential and a badminton lover. Picture this… You’ve reached retirement age. Each month, you receive a check to cover your living expenses. You finally have time to indulge in all the badminton, scrabble tournaments, and deep sea fishing that you’ve been dreaming of. (Feel free to…

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