tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20438249178952838332024-03-12T18:32:38.677-05:00Just Another Manic MomdayAmyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.comBlogger751125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-53842800777353370662014-02-12T09:00:00.000-06:002014-02-12T09:00:01.752-06:00Reese's Valentine Day Cookies<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">If I could choose one candy to eat for the rest of my life, it would for sure be Reese's Peanut Butter Cups. Pair that with a peanut butter cookie? I'm yours. I saw these last year over on </span><a href="http://www.iheartnaptime.net/reeses-peanut-butter-cookies/"><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I Heart Naptime</span></a><span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> and made then right away. Well I made them again today, and they are delish. One thing the recipe doesn't mention though...wait a minute or a few before putting the peanut butter heart on the cookie. I had quite a few hearts melt the first time I made these. </span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-0" itemprop="ingredients">2 cups peanut butter </li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-1" itemprop="ingredients">1 1/2 cups white sugar </li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-2" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup brown sugar </li>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-4" itemprop="ingredients"> 2 teaspoons baking soda </li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-5" itemprop="ingredients"> 1 pinch salt </li>
<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-6" itemprop="ingredients"> 1 teaspoon vanilla extract </li>
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<li class="ingredient" id="zlrecipe-ingredient-8" itemprop="ingredients">1/2 cup sugar for rolling dough in </li>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-6455902805999530922014-02-11T09:43:00.002-06:002014-02-11T09:43:20.647-06:00Valentine's Day Treats...I have been back to pinning a lot now that I am on maternity leave and I have seen so many cute ideas for Valentines Day. Because of this I thought I would bring back one of my posts from last year that seems to be getting a lot of attention on Pinterest this year. These are all really cute and really easy ideas for your Valentine's Day party or just because. In fact, Jack and I will be making the peanut butter hearts today, those are one of my all time favs. So enjoy! <br />
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #c27ba0; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">1 <a href="http://lisakisch.typepad.com/babies_paper_and_song/2011/02/valentine-rice-krispies-treats.html"><span style="color: #5588aa;">valentine's krispie treats from babies, paper and song</span></a></span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-32351809219078963462014-01-04T11:55:00.003-06:002014-01-04T11:55:52.577-06:00Please Welcome...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Born December 20, 2013. 6 lbs. 12 oz, 20inches of perfectness. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I hope to be back blogging more now. I thought about quitting and I know I took a long break, but I really wanted to keep it up, if only for me. I hope you all had a good holiday and new year, and I hope you all didn't forget about me.</span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-52296854609446305392013-11-12T09:24:00.003-06:002013-11-12T09:24:24.990-06:00Holiday Peeps and How They Changed Me<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I can't believe Christmas (and my baby's due date) are only 43 days away. I am trying to get my Christmas shopping done as early as possible in case the baby arrives early, and I wanted to share a great addition to those holiday gifts. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">They are nothing but wonderful. Candy cane flavored PEEPS dipped in even more wonderful chocolate. I am now going to be stocking up on these for us and to add to my family's gifts this year. There are so many other great flavors this holiday from PEEPS including:</span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-54339977001734043442013-10-31T21:01:00.002-05:002013-10-31T21:01:38.313-05:00Halloween<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Happy Halloween from Mike Wazowski!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Today Jack is 4....I can't believe it has been 4 years already. We had a party with his friends over the weekend, ate, lots of cake and Jack opened tons of presents. Last night when we were talking about his birthday he said to me "I want to stay 3 forever, I like being 3". I feel the same way. Happy Birthday.</span></div>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">1 teaspoon salt</li>
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<li class="ingredient" itemprop="ingredients">2 teaspoon(s) vanilla extract</li>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-47303553722874040882013-09-10T21:42:00.001-05:002013-09-10T21:42:10.711-05:00Wordless(ish) Wednesday..first day of school<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
<span style="color: #999999; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Yes, it was Jack's first day of Preschool Monday. I couldn't sleep the night before, worrying that he will be scared or sad, or that other kids will be mean to him. I worried about making friends and about him growing up. But I knew the day had to come.</span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-92080837017271894432013-08-13T14:25:00.003-05:002013-08-13T14:25:51.453-05:0020 weeks<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">This is my last full week off of break. I have been spending everyday with Jack, swimming, going to the park, going for walks, etc. ...just enjoying our last Summer alone together. We are excited to have a new member to the family this Winter, but it's also a bit sad that Jack and I won't have as much alone time. </span><br />
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<span style="color: #3d85c6; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">So last week we went for our 20 week ultrasound. I can't believe I am half way! We didn't know what to expect, from it all, and Jack was really hoping for brother. Well this Christmas we will be having a......</span><br />
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<span style="color: #e06666; font-family: Courier New;">Jack was a bit upset at first, and my husband was in shock, but it will be so nice to have girl in our family!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I am a little late with these, but over the 4th we went to Disney. We did all of the parks and had a blast. Jack loved all the rides and the fireworks were amazing. I think Jack's favorite part was the Art of Animation hotel. All of the rooms were Cars themed and I loved it there! I just wanted to post a few pics of Jack for you all. I hope you are enjoying your Summer, it is flying by!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I posted this last year, and just had to post this again, they are a hit at home, easy for Jack to help me make, and no campfire (or mosquitos!) required. </span><br />
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<b><span style="font-size: medium;">Summer S'more
Squares</span></b><br />
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24</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Ingredients:</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">12 graham cracker
sheets</span></span><br />
<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">12 large
marshmallows</span><br /><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">24 Hershey's Kisses
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">Break graham cracker
sheets in half. Using a knife (or clean scissors) cut each marshmallow into 2
halves. Heat oven to Low Broil and place oven rack two levels below broiler.
Align graham crackers in the center of a cookie sheet about 1/2" apart from each
other (be sure they are near the center so they are directly under the broiler
and cook more evenly at the same time). Top each graham cracker with a
marshmallow with the cut/sticky side down. Place marshmallow topped graham
crackers under broiler (turn oven light on if you have one). KEEP WATCHING!
Watch them closely as they will toast quickly, allow to toast until golden
rotating pan with oven mitt as needed. (I burnt a batch becuase I wasn't
watching, so be careful!). Once golden immediately remove from oven, place 1
Kiss in the center of each toasted marshmallow and gently press down. For best
results serve warm, just like a real S'more.</span></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><br /></span><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">*You will probably have
to broil two pans, as only about 12 crackers fit on a
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">And it just so happens that right now they are featuring prints from my Smitten Image shop on Etsy!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">You can choose from the print above and have them personalized for your little one! Check out my deal <a href="http://lillyloufinds.com/products/241_personalized-childrens-prints/">here</a>, and be sure to check out all the other great things they have to offer.</span><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-34091824081938074492013-07-11T22:32:00.000-05:002013-07-11T22:32:19.751-05:00Moms Meet Jamba Juice Review<div style="text-align: justify;">
Jack and I love smoothies. So you can imagine how excited we all were to
be chosen to try out the new fruit and veggie smoothies at <a href="http://www.jambajuice.com/" target="_blank">Jamba Juice</a>. I ordered the Tropical Harvest Smoothie and Jack the Berry Beet It! Kids Smoothie. </div>
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I was a little worried that Jack would not like the fruit and veggie smoothie; I thought for sure he would taste the veggies. I took a taste and thought it was really good.... the berries tasted great, and I couldn't even tell there was spinach, kale, or broccoli in it. </div>
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The Tropical Harvest smoothie was also WAY better than I thought it would be, it may be one of my new favs.. The flavor from the squash and sweet potatoes was a nice
complement to balance out the sweetness of the mangoes. Over all, we really liked both flavors
and will definitely be trying them again. The Apple 'n Greens smoothie
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Made with a blend of mangoes, peaches, and passion mango juice blended
with juices from butternut squash, sweet potato, and carrot. It is dairy
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Made with a blend of strawberries, mangoes, bananas, and mixed berry
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-82674358475048478252013-06-28T14:28:00.005-05:002013-06-28T14:28:52.196-05:00Celebrate the 4th with these great ideas....<span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">The 4th is next week. Next week!?!?!? I can't believe it. One reason is probably because we just got out of school, but the 4th always seems to creep up on me and it's one of my favorite holidays. I love the parades, I love the fests, I love the fireworks, and I for sure I love the food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="color: #999999;">This year however, we will not be home for the 4th, we will instead be at....DISNEY WORLD!!! We cant' wait and I can't wait to share our trip with you. </span></span></span><br />
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<a href="http://wenderly.com/2012/06/28/4th-of-july-marshmallow-pops/"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">4th of July Marshmallow Pops</span></a></div>
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<span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Cookin Cowgirl's </span><a href="http://cookincowgirl.blogspot.jp/2012/05/firecracker-cookies.html"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Firecracker Cookies</span></a></div>
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<a href="http://www.myfabulesslife.com/2013/06/freejuly4thprintables.html"><span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Free 4th of July Printable</span></a><span style="color: red; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> from My Fabulous Life</span></div>
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<a href="http://justanothermomday.blogspot.com/2011/07/patriotic-popsicles.html"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Patriotic Popsicles</span></a><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> from Just Another Manic Momday</span></div>
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<span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Mom.me's</span><a href="http://mom.me/holidays/7972-4th-july-fruity-ice-drinks/"><span style="color: #073763; font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;"> Fruity Ice Drinks</span></a></div>
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<br />Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-83788950361324672312013-06-26T14:23:00.000-05:002013-06-26T14:23:00.785-05:00Wordless(ish) Wednesday<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">Schoool is finally out!!!! I am so happy and can't wait to relax with Jack. This will be our last Summer just the two of us so I want to be sure to do tons of fun things. We will start by going to Disney next week....in the mean time, I wanted to share a few new photos of Jack (and lenny).</span><br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-83538567800665452482013-06-21T09:27:00.003-05:002013-06-21T09:27:51.635-05:00The "I just had a baby" Summer Bucket List<div style="text-align: center;">
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Last week I gave birth to my second child. I also have a two-year-old. Let’s just say that I expect this summer to be about SURVIVING.
Hence, my summer bucket list is not going to have cool things like “go deep-sea diving off the coast of Florida” or “go see one of my favorite bands play in concert.”
No, my summer bucket list is going to have “mom things” on it. I present to you my list of challenging feats that I will attempt to accomplish during the months of June, July, and August. I call it…
<strong>The “I Just Had A Baby” Summer Bucket List:</strong>
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<li>Get dressed in something other than nursing shirts and sweatpants.</li>
<li>Take <i>both kids</i> to the store (any store), by myself.</li>
<li>Enjoy a summer cocktail…well, several summer cocktails.</li>
<li>Go for a run alone. Without a dog, without any kids, and without the jogging stroller.</li>
<li>Wear a bikini again. In public.</li>
<li>Tell my husband I’m sick and then marathon the 25 episodes of old-school <i>Real Housewives of Orange County</i> that have accumulated on my TiVo.</li>
<li>Figure out how to set up the darn sprinkler in the backyard.</li>
<li>Learn how to blow better bubbles so my two-year-old doesn’t always say “Oh no, bubbles broken!” when I try to do it.</li>
<li> Eat a meal that doesn't consist of my toddler's leftovers or a granola bar.</li>
<li>Get a full night of sleep. (Just once, pretty please??)</li>
<li>Start pumping so that I can go out sans baby for more than twenty minutes at a time.</li>
<li>Eat dinner out at a restaurant with my husband.</li>
<li>Make it to the beach somehow!</li>
<li>Get my daughter to kick her <em>Caillou</em> habit...it's starting to look like a full-fledged addiction.</li>
<li>Figure out the trick to a baby boy NOT peeing on you every time his diaper is changed.</li>
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Be sure to follow Lindsay on<a href="http://pinterest.com/linzlehigh/"> Pinterest </a>and<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Naughty-Mommy/123519001152474"> Facebook</a> as well!</div>
Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-65213006771471021442013-06-18T08:48:00.002-05:002013-06-18T08:48:13.665-05:00Sprout Organic Toddler Snacks #sponsored #SproutFoods<br />
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-9520527286789593602013-06-13T08:48:00.001-05:002013-06-13T08:48:20.976-05:00Winners all around...<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I first wanted to announce the winner of the Olay Prize Pack:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">#17 Christina Gomez, you are the winner! Contact me at justanothermomdayblog@gmail.com to claim your prize!</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">Speaking of winners, I have a winner of a photo:</span><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">We are so excited to add to the fam this December. This may explain for the lack of posts the past couple months. I've been sick. Like super sick...and exhausted. Something I never had with Jack. But now I am feeling better and ready for #2. </span></div>
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<i> </i><span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm very excited about today's giveaway, because it features one of my all-time favorite skincare
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I love Olay products. I have been using Olay
products regularly for years. I've always heard good things about Olay products and started using them in my mid 20's, But when I discovered Olay Regenerist, particularly the
Micro-Sculpting Cream, I fell in love. This cream is velvety-smooth and
moisture-rich, but it never feels heavy on your skin. It is a
fantastic product for the price, and I <u>see</u> and feel the improvements it makes in my skin every day.</span></span><br />
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dual-ended tube with the eye cream on one side, and a clear lash serum
on the other side (you apply it with a mascara-style brush.) I started
using this a few weeks ago when I received a sample in the mail and I
like this as well. The eye cream is a lot lighter in weight than my
usual eye cream, and it has the same luxurious, velvety texture that the
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<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For a chance to win this Olay Regenerist Anti-Aging
Skincare package, which includes one full-size Olay Regenerist
Micro-Sculpting Cream, one full-size Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Eye
Cream & Lash Serum Duo,and one Regenerist Cleanser <b>simply enter via Rafflecopter below!</b> </span></span><br />
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To help you start looking younger, Olay is introducing their latest anti-aging innovations.<br />
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America's #1-selling anti-aging moisturizer just got better! With two
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1 Day: Within 10 minutes, reduces the appearance of lines, boosts hydration and brightness<br />
2 Weeks: Skin is noticeably firmer, and skin elasticity is improved.<br />
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The future of eye care is here! The new Regenerist Eye & Lash Duo
takes anti-aging beyond skin care to target lines, lids and lashes. It
combines a hydrating eye cream with a nourishing lash serum to provide
smoother-looking lids, firmer skin, and instantly thicker-looking
lashes. You'll see younger-looking eyes that are brighter and firmer in
one week.<br />
Defy the signs of aging with an Olay Regenerist regimen. Revamp your skin care routine with the latest in anti-aging technology.<br />
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<span style="color: magenta; font-family: Courier New, Courier, monospace;">I have been mia again for a few days. I was in DC...as a chaperone. I was imagining awful AWFUL things with 42 8th graders, and I was really anxious about leaving Jack for 2 days, but you know what?? It was sooo much better than I imagined. The kids were amazing, and Jack survived without me for 3 days. Having never been to DC, I was amazed with it all. It is a place I definitely want to go back to one day as a family. I will have picture later this week, but in the meantime I wanted to share these delicious treats now that things are starting to heat up outside. ( I can't believe it's almost June!). </span></div>
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<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: 'Courier New', Courier, monospace;">Reese's is my all time favorite candy. I could eat them all day everyday. So when I saw this post from Something Swanky titled "100 ways to eat a Reese's, I knew I had to share. I never knew there were so many desserts using my favorite little treat.</span></div>
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Amyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07990644793753545966noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2043824917895283833.post-19853772076680566682013-05-07T20:40:00.000-05:002013-05-07T20:40:03.783-05:00Wordless(ish) Wednesday<span style="font-family: "Courier New", Courier, monospace;">I am so happy to get out with Jack and ride bikes, play with bubbles and go for walks. That also means many more pictures to come. It is so hard to get a picture of Jack but he managed to stop moving for a second so I could snap this.</span><br />
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