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Help 3M Donate $25,000 In Tablets To A Local School

3M wants to donate $25,000 in tablets to a local school, and today is the LAST DAY to help them do it! To help, visit 3M Screens on Facebook to like them, and then click to show your support…that’s it! Share the message with your facebook friends to encourage others to click as well, and […]

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  • uugh your link is unclickable. I’ll head over quickly thanks for the information so happy to help out.

  • debra

    This is an awesome cause!

  • I think it’s great that they are doing this.

  • Penelope

    Thanks for letting me know, I’ll look into it quickly!

  • Penelope

    Were you trying to open it in a separate screen? I have it set to do that automatically, so just by clicking on it it would open in a new screen (that might have been the problem)…thank you for heading over and helping out Tricia!

  • What an awesome program!

  • Donna

    Great campaign! Glad I still have time!

  • I’m so sorry I’m seeing this now. What a great cause!

Gluten Free Sliders #GFCommunity

Recently at BlogHer 2012 I had the opportunity to meet some of the great gals of Udi’s online Gluten Free community, including some of the group leaders. We chatted about different ways to use Udi’s Gluten Free products, and we thought of using their Whole Grain Hamburger Buns to make the oven baked garlic bread […]

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  • I’ve never made sliders but I should for one of our football games I think they would be a hit!

  • I have been such a fan of Udi products ever since Blogher in San Diego!

  • They look great! I love sliders, but haven’t had gluten free buns.

  • I love sliders – there’s such perfect bite sized portions!

  • That’s a smart idea to use a hot dog but and cut it for sliders.

  • As always, your pics look so delish!

  • Jenn

    Those sliders look so yummy!

  • I plan to purchase our first Udi’s products this week. SO excited!

How This Busy Mom Refuels

Life is busy, and I don’t get much sleep. I need to refuel throughout the day, to keep me going, especially on those extra busy days when I have to get up early before the family wakes, and stay up late after everyone goes to sleep, just to get everything done. This happens more than […]

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  • Leilani

    I refuel by giving myself quiet time. When I recognize that I’m reaching a breaking point, I give my kids the iPad and tell them I need “mommy time”. Even if it’s just 5 minutes of peace and quiet… every little bit helps.

  • I like to take a little me time from time to time.

  • since I am pregnant, I can’t drink too much coffee anymore 🙁 So trying to keep up with the family and my daily chores is SO hard sometimes! I do have some coffee in the morning though. I like your “mental naps” suggestion, I will have to try that one!

  • When I need to refuel, usually a steaming cup of coffee does the trick.

  • Beautiful photos!

  • Rachel at managedmoms.com

    Yoga really helps me. And I love Starbucks iced green tea with no sugar. And a little dark chocolate can do the trick, too! Watching and dancing with Ellen during her show also gives me a little pick-me-up and anytime my kids give me a hug….that works, too! My kids are teenage and tweenaged now, so when they help me around the house, that also helps. And we can’t forget a good gals night out….or a spa day! All good stuff!

  • If I start the day with a workout, I almost always have more energy the remainder of the day!

  • I’m taking more time offline. Unplugging has really helped me stay more focused.

  • I try to refuel myself throughout the day by taking a few breaks from in front of the computer. A few moments away does me good and I also take a daily walk with my dog. I also snack on sunflower seeds. 🙂

  • I didn’t realize the refreshers had caffeine! Thanks for sharing!

  • I am about to give in and go back to caffeine. I just can’t wake up most mornings.

  • I definitely love Starbucks. I take a moment to sit and regroup when I need to refuel

  • Now that the weather is cooling off I’m hoping I can exercise outside as a way to refuel throughout the day. I definitely have a caffeine dependency though because that gives me the biggest boost right now.

  • I want to try these. I tried the fresh one in the store and it wasn’t good. Maybe this will be better.

  • Very beautiful photos!

  • I like to take a walk!

Search For The Perfect Fit #CinderellaSlippers

Christian Louboutin shoes are probably the perfect shoes for a modern day Cinderella, and if you looking for the perfect fit, why not enter for a chance to win a pair of Cinderella Slippers by Christian Louboutin for yourself? Read on for information on how to enter. Here is my own version of Cinderella seeking […]

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  • Beautiful picture. I hope you find your slippers!

  • You are absolutely gorgeous Penelope, good luck with the contest!!

  • Look at you in all your Cinderella-like glory! So stinkin’ cute!

  • You look wonderful! Good luck in the contest!

  • Jenn

    Hope you find the perfect pair since you already have your Prince Charming. 😉

  • What a beautiful photograph, you look amazing!

  • Love the picture! You better find those slippers. 🙂

  • You are gorgeous Penelope! I hope you find your slippers! 🙂

  • Oh my goodness – your picture is so stunning! You look lovely and this was captured beautifully! I hope you get your Cinderella shoes!

  • I have always daydreamed about a pair of Louboutins. How amazing would it be to win some?

  • Oh my gosh! How did I just now see this!?!?! Penelope, you look gorgeous.

7 Back to School Safety Tips – Guest Post

Sending your little one to school this year? Here are seven great tips to keep your child safe!

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  • This is perfect for the back-to-school season. Such great tips. Thanks for sharing.

  • You would not believe how many middle schoolers do not know their address.

  • Great reminders. I think we forget that kids aren’t born knowing this stuff- we have to teach them, show them, tell them, and do it again, and again. That’s our most important job.

  • Thanks for sharing these great tips.

  • great tips. I usually drive my kids and make sure they go right into the school before I leave. I aint takin no chances

  • These are great tips, especially about bullying. It is important that they tell others when this happens.

  • April Decheine

    Those are some great tips! Sometimes the simplest things are forgotten!

  • Stefanie

    Important tips.

  • Great tips! You can’t be too safe.

  • Great tips! I wish I could home school my daughter with the way school has gotten..

  • Leilani

    These are great tips! Thanks for sharing.

  • Great tips! I worry a lot more now that my oldest is in middle school.

  • These are great tips, especially knowing your name and address. When my daughter first went to school, some of her classmates didn’t even know their last name, or their parent’s names!

  • debra

    These are important and wonderful tips. Thanks so much for sharing them.

  • Great tips! Thanks for sharing!

  • Great tips.

  • great post and even better tips!

  • Jenn

    The stranger danger thing is such a delicate balance. Thanks for the tips!

  • Billie

    Great tips, Jake says his bus is a zoo.

  • Really great tips.

  • These are excellent tips!

  • Great tips for this time of year.

  • Very important tips.

  • Great post for the season! With back to school season in full swing, kids need to be aware of these things!

  • These are great tips especially since in the first week of school I heard of 4 bus incidents with kids being dropped off in the wrong place or getting on the wrong bus.

  • Those are really good tips!!

  • These are awesome tips!

  • great tips and so important to our safety. THanks for sharing

  • We are still working on address and phone number with Zoe. She understands most of it but gets confused on parts. Great tips!!

  • These are really, really good tips. I never thought about taking the exact same route to/from school but that makes good sense!

  • These are great tips for children!

  • These are such great tips

  • These are all such wonderful reminders to tell our children now that another school year is upon us. Thank you for sharing!

  • Christine Rose Miller

    Hey! I was reading through your website and loved the design and content. Is there any way I could help contribute?

    Thanks,
    Christine

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