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How to Build a School Bus Stop Bench

Paternity leave = lots of quality family time. While waiting for the school bus with my kids this week, I noticed they had nowhere to sit. So, I built them a bench. Materials: Three 10′ pressure treated 4x4s Three 8′ 1×6 decking boards 6″ TimberLok screws (50 pack) Stainless steel screws (2 1/4 inch) Instructions: […]

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#TruffleTakeoff by GODIVA {Giveaway}

22 Oct 37 Comments

Disclosure: I participated in this post on behalf of Burst Media. I was compensated for my time and commitment, but all opinions are my own. This post is sponsored by GODIVA. You don’t have to be a nursing mom to have a craving for GODIVA, but it sure doesn’t hurt either. It’s a great excuse […]

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Andrew’s Arrival: A Birth Story

17 Oct 11 Comments

He came 8 days early. 38 weeks + 6. Thank GOD. I knew it was coming. I was sitting at work on Friday morning and I told the girls, “Give me 18 hours, there’ll be a baby.” I was close. So a week ago today, on October 10, I saw Dr. Simmons for my 38 […]

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2014 Toyota Corolla Preview

16 Oct 2 Comments

The all new 2014 Toyota Corolla replaces an outgoing model that everyone knew as a reliable and economical car. It just wasn’t the most exciting thing on the road. Toyota invited Annie to experience the new Corolla in Miami a few weeks ago. UnFortunately, she was 9 months pregnant and couldn’t go, so I went […]

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It’s a Boy! A Birth Story

14 Oct 5 Comments

Just a little vlog with all the details. I promise photos and words soon. We are all home, snug in our beds for Andrew’s first night. Feeling overjoyed and pretty complete. I can’t stop looking at my FOUR KIDS and asking myself, “How did I get so lucky?” More soon. xoxo

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KOHL’S $100 Giveaway

4 Oct 213 Comments

I don’t know about you, but I love shopping. Especially when I know I’m getting a great deal and SAVING! We have a KOHL’S right down the road from our house and with all the coupons they’re always sending in the mail, they give us great incentive to shop there. Kohl’s has just about EVERYTHING our […]

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Love Your Cereal {Giveaway}

2 Oct 71 Comments

I’ve been a Frosted Mini Wheats girl since the 8o’s. I never ever went off to school without having a bowl of cereal first. Little did I know back then that I’d never leave school and I’d never lose my love for a great big bowl of cereal. My boys take after their mother. Frosted […]

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Pregnancy Update: 37 Weeks

29 Sep 1 Comment

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Peapod Pick-Up Service at Stop & Shop {Giveaway}

28 Sep 30 Comments

What’s more fun than dragging three (or even 4) kids to the grocery store? Getting a root canal maybe? We’ve been longtime fans of Peapod at our local Stop & Shop and have been using their delivery service for groceries here and there for the past four years. When I recently found out about their […]

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Blowouts, Leaks and Fusspots {Giveaway}

11 Sep 19 Comments

I’m waddling. Time is a tickin’. We are SO NOT prepared, but baby number 4 is well on its way and we’re scrambling for names. We need a whole bunch of things for this kid – a monitor, a breast pump, a swing, a stroller, a diaper pail – just to name a few! But […]