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  This post is Sponsored by Bissell but my opinions are 100% my own! We have rugs on our entire 2nd floor and in our family room.  The rest of the house has hardwoods or tile.  While I like the feel of the rug under my feet on cold days, I'm not a big fan of it.  I honestly wish I lived in a house without rugs, but we do and we will for a while.  Perhaps someday we will take them all out and laminate the entire house, but that's not going to happen anytime soon. Why don't I like rugs?  For one they are impossible to keep clean.  At least with the hardwoods I can sweep them up several times a day, but with the rugs I can't pull out my vacuum every time there are crumbs or dirt on the rug.  ...

This post is Sponsored by Jimmy Dean but my opinions are 100% my own! School is in session and I don't know about you but we are still trying to get a flow going in the morning.  It usually takes us a couple of months before everything runs somewhat smoothly in the morning.  My kids don't adjust very well to the get up and go routine but eventually it'll become a new habit for them. Since we are struggling with our time, I like to have quick and easy breakfasts for them.  Most time it's toast or cereal so on the weekends we tend to make more for breakfast.  To help ensure a great start to your morning, Jimmy Dean is introducing three new quick and easy breakfast options to satisfy the...

This post is Sponsored by SpareOne but my opinions are 100% my own! SpareOne, the world’s only emergency mobile phone powered by a single AA battery, launches SpareOne Plus, featuring a series of enhancements to the original multi award winning SpareOne. “SpareOne has been solidified as a must-have preparedness device, through its innovation and ability to keep lines of communication open when power is completely unavailable or inaccessible,” said Alan Cymberknoh, SpareOne Project Director at XPAL Power. “SpareOne Plus is packed with additional safety features and communicates with users even more intuitively than before.” Upgrades to the SpareOne Plus include new standard features such as...

This post is Sponsored by CVS/pharmacy but my opinions are 100% my own! Essence of Beauty, CVS/pharmacy’s #1 best-selling fragrance and body care line, just launched a new Fine Fragrance Collection crafted by international master-perfumers this month. The custom fragrances offer a transporting experience and an easy indulgence for the everyday woman at an affordable price ($2.99-$12.99 at www.EssenceofBeauty.com and CVS/pharmacy locations nationwide), and include the following scents: Secret Woods – inspired by Le Chaperon Rouge (Little Red Riding Hood), features red apple, pomegranate, jasmine petals, and vanilla musk Forever Paris – bringing to life Robert Doisneau’s famous photo of a...

This post is Sponsored by accéntTM Skincare but my opinions are 100% my own! If you have sensitive skin, finding the right lotions and soaps can be very hard.  I have a friend who can only use certain items on her skin as it's extremely sensitive.  I've heard of her struggle so I know it's not easy, especially when you are trying to budget your money.  Buying the one that's on sale isn't always an option.  So the more options you do have, the better.  New skin care innovations are being created all of the time that may be better for your skin type or skin care issue. It’s times like this when change is good! New accéntTM   Moisturizing Lotion and accent Cleansing Wash, the only line of...

This post is Sponsored by Kiss  but my opinions are 100% my own! When I was a teenager, I had very straight hair which I permed all the time.  I didn't like my straight hair.  Don't we always want what we don't have?  I spent a lot of money keeping it curly.  Of course that was the style then.  As I got older I didn't care so much about my hair and pretty much just went with it.  Then I started having children and my natural straight/wavy hair started curling on its own.  And guess what?  I didn't like it.  Go figure right!  So I started straightening my hair with the hair dyer but I couldn't do it like my hairdresser did. My best friend suggested I get a hair straightener but I told her I...

This post is Sponsored by Lionsgate Home Entertainment but my opinions are 100% my own! Enter an unforgettable world of adventure full of princesses and fairies with The Princess Twins of Legendale which arrived on DVD exclusively available at Target as well as on Digital Download and Video on Demand August 20 from Lionsgate Home Entertainment.  In the magical land of Legendale, two brave sisters must come together to reunite two worlds separated by an evil enchantment. Highlighted by music from award-winning songwriter, producer, singer and former American Idol judge Kara DioGuardi and featuring spectacular CGI animation, the world of Legendale comes to life in this movie adventure...

This post is Sponsored by Reeves International but my opinions are 100% my own! School has begun pretty much everywhere at this point and the thought of the kids hitting the books again can be daunting.  Not every child enjoys learning and doing homework.   Some of them need it to be fun to get them interested.  I totally get that and always try to make learning fun!  But if they learn the basics early, it will help them all through school. Learning basic skills can be a little easier and a lot more fun with selections from Reeves International, a distributor and maker of quality children’s toys.  They sent me an assortment of toys to try with my family and friends and I have to say, I was...