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Hot Toys for 2012: Spinmaster Air Hogs Battle Tracker

My rural sons (and hubby) are long-time fans of Air Hogs products.  Really, what’s there not to like about quality remote control vehicles with exceptional performance and amazing features? Absolutely a hit with our children of all ages! Top on their list of “wants” and certainly top on the list of many an Air Hog’s […]

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Baking for Friends with Tate’s Bake Shop

Baking for friends and family throughout the year is something I’m very passionate about doing.  Those who know me have certainly been supplied with lots of goodies!  I mean, really, what better way to show up for a visit, than with a tin of muffins in hand? They are certainly always well received! I like […]

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Hot Toys for 2012: Morphology

My family adores board games.  In fact, we try to set aside at least one night per week to have a family game night and always invite guests to join in, too.  It’s certainly a terrific way to spend quality time together. The game that’s top on the list for my boys this year is […]

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Please Take a Moment to Thank Our Troops

I come from a long line of U.S. veterans, some of whom sacrificed their lives serving our country.  I’m incredibly proud of our family legacy and of all those who have sacrificed so much to serve and protect our freedoms. Right now. over 1.5 million troops serve our great nation. So many of them will […]

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Gluten Free Theme Parks – Dollywood is Leading the Way

Robert F. Thomas Chapel at Dollywood (10/12) When visiting Dollywood this fall, I was surprised and pleased to learn that the beacon theme park of the south has tailored their park menus to cater to special dietary concerns including food allergies, vegetarian, diabetic, and gluten free choices. Now, while enjoying the music, rides, artisans and […]

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Hot Toys for 2012: Reverse Charades

Last year, Reverse Charades was one of our top picks for hilarious  clever new games from the Chicago Toy Fair. Reverse Charades is making our top list again this year, thanks to their newly launched Reverse Charades Expansion Packs which add even more belly-busting laughter, mayhem, and fun to the game play! Reverse Charades is a twist […]

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Save Your Sanity and Your Budget With a “Make Under” Christmas

Does the hustle and bustle of the holiday season make you cringe a little?  Are you so busy that prepping for Christmas that it feels more like a chore than a joy?  Or do want to simply scale back this year and keep things simple? A “make under” Christmas may be the answer to both […]

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Hot Toys for 2012: Stompeez

By now, you’ve likely seen the commercials for Stompeez or have noticed the cute comfy slippers on a retail display.  However you have seen or heard about these cute slippers, you know they are irresistibly adorable! They also have a super clever design that has each animal moving with your child’s every step. Stompeez are fluffy, comfortable, […]

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Hot Toys for 2012: I See Me! Personalized Placemat and Coloring Book

I’m a huge fan of personalized gifts.  Whether it’s hand-crafting a unique item, selecting favorite colors, or imprinting  the  recipient’s name on on a gift, a personal touch is always something I value dearly, and thereby love to give. I See Me! is a company that also values personalized keepsakes. Their mission is to increase […]

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