The excitement of watching a kid open a gift is infectious. The eyes widen. The mouth goes slack. You can’t get the child’s attention. The kid is completely consumed by the package. “What is in the package?” “How can I…
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A Weekly Roundup of Musings from Me and Winners! [Week of 11/25/12]
So were you ready for the kids to go back to school? I’m going to sound like a cliche, but as much as I LOVE having my children home for the holidays, I LOVE having them go back to school.…
Be the Next #XSREGirl and Win a Modeling Contract! Casting Call…Westfield Annapolis Mall (MD)
Can you strut your stuff? Walk the cat walk? Show ’em your best moves? Do you have what it takes to be the Next XSRE Girl? If you answered “Yes” to the…
Selling on ebay Is So Much Easier with the Mobile App #ebay
I’m not a hoarder. That said, I do have slight hoarder-like tendencies. I like buying books for myself. Toys and games for the kids. Video games for the family. While I’m a whiz at organizing all that we have on…
Holiday Gift Guide: Disney’s Epic Mickey 2: The Power of Two for Kinect #seizingfamilytime
Have I mentioned that I am not a gamer? I’m the one who plays Ms. PacMan once a year and calls it a day. My kids are a different story. A million years — or so it seems — I…
Holiday Gift Guide: Games, Game Systems, Apps, and RC Toys
Do you ever feel that you are constantly outfoxed, outmatched, outwitted, and outplayed by your kids? The rolling of the eyes. The “Uh, Mom I already knew that.” Or the “everyone has known that for months.” Yep, I’m not exactly…
Perfect for Sharing…Hickory Farms Gift Baskets [Giveaway ends 12/2/2012]
Turkey, stuffing, and side dishes is what most love about Thanksgiving. I love all the holiday foods too. I can sink in to a turkey-induced coma as quickly as the next person. However, I am a strategic eater. I gorge…
Neighborhood Toy Store Day Is Saturday, November 10, 2012 #toystoreday #localtoystore #shoplocal
Big box stores were not a part of my childhood. If you wanted a calendar, a set of coffee mugs, a birthday gift, and a pair of winter boots, you had to shop at the local mall. There were no…
My Son Is the UltimateSkylandersFan #Skylanders
My son IS the ultimate Skylanders fan. How do I know this? He plays the game whenever he gets the chance. He talks about Skylanders all the time. He knows miniscule details about Skylanders that he tells us…and then quizzes…
Family Dinner Prep: Shop for Pork at Costco #PorkParty
Earlier in the week I told you about the great deals on pork at Costco. It’s also National Pork Month, so Costco members can find a sweet…uh…tasty deal on pork tenderloin and boneless loins. Until October 28, whole boneless loins…
