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Graduation: Diploma Frame helps you frame your Achievements

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Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A product was provided for review. All opinions are 100% my own.

I have been on the hunt for months for a perfect frame to hang my husband’s Diplomas. You always see them hanging in a Professors Office or even a Doctors Office.

I wanted him to have the perfect frame, but I couldn’t find anything in stores and the matting and framing solution were becoming a headache. I googled some options and found DiplomaFrame.com and loved their designs. I also found their website very easy to use as all the matting and instructions for finding the right frame are there.

After choosing my dimensions and matting I wanted I received a confirmation email with instructions and the videos they have are so reassuring. They take the upmost care to ensure your frame is delivered properly and in shape.

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The frame also came with care instructions and proper ways to preserve your document. I love the way it turned out and my husband was very impressed. I even had the Doctor Of Philosophy emblem stamped on the matting.

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You can find the right gift for your graduate at Diploma Frame Frames start at $74.

Win your own Diploma Frame, right now Church Hill Classics is having a Pinterest contest. 3 winners will each receive their own frame. All you have to do to enter is create a grad gift wish list on Pinterest. You can find more info out here.



Become a Nesquick Hero and get your own canister

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Disclosure: a personalized canister and gift card were provided for this post.

My kids think I am a super Hero, I can do it all. Cook, clean, and so much more. I am always there for the when they need me, to them that makes me their hero. So we thought it would be fun to take she super hero pics and submit them in the Nesquick for a free Super Hero canister.

I tried to get them in the pic too, but they said no.

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I think I look a little silly, but my kids love it and want to show it off to their friends.

You can make your very own super hero canister with Nesquick, just upload your photo and it takes about 3-4 weeks to receive. There is only a limited amount available so hurry.

This month Nesquick is also lowering the amount of added sugar in its powder formulas by 15% in original chocolate and 27% in strawberry. Also this month, the chocolate and strawberry powders will be free of artificial flavors and colors. Parents can now rest easy and feel confident in their choices, with this nutrient-rich beverage.

Head to the store and pick up your limited edition Avengers canister and don’t forget to see the movie now in theaters.

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Fruit Of The Loom New Fun Print Boxer Briefs For Boys

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Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A product was provided for my review.

Fruit Of The Loom has new boxers and boxer briefs for boys with all new designs and prints.

The new underwear features three fun prints in bright colors, so kids are able to Start fresh this season.

Other features:
Leg bands rest on the mid-thigh and keep boxer brief in place for all-day comfort
Glow in the Dark Soft waistband in new colors
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My son loves the new prints and that they glow in the dark. Although he says people will say something if they are watching a movie in school and his waistband shows. He is really loving the new prints though, he says no more plain boxer briefs for him.

These new underwear items just released in stores in March 2015. Also available are Toddler girls new theme print briefs.

You can find the new Fruit Of The Loom print boxers and boxer briefs at Walmart. They retail for $8.96 for a 3 pack.



DryPro Waterproof Cast Cover Review

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Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. A product was provided for my review.

My daughter recently broke her thumb and has a small cast on her arm to let the bone heal properly. Since she is a active young lady, they decided against a splint and went with a cast. It doesn’t bother her she actually loves it.

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When bath time comes though it’s a little more complicated. Her cast has to be dry at all times and the bag we have been putting on only helps so much. I have to help her and her arm has to stay up the whole time, it’s exhausting for both of us.

I heard about DryPro through a email and had to try it.

DryPro waterproof cast cover will allow your children to jump in the pool or simply take a long-awaited shower without fear of damaging their cast. The vacuum seal, waterproof technology is patented and created by a doctor. It is the most-advanced and effective protective gear for medical device wearers available on the market today. Once DryPro is properly applied over a cast, the cast can be fully submerged underwater without the possibility of leakage. A great product for anyone with prosthetic legs and those who wear long-term medical devices, such as PICC lines too.

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When we first got it my daughter ripped it open she was so excited to try it. It looked really big buy the opening to put her cast was small, so we were a little confused at first. We made it work and she was able to submerge her whole arm in the bath.

The arm hole is small to protect it’s tight seal. You put it over your cast and pump the air out of the DryPro until it’s sealed tight.

We also received a can of relief spray, to help the relief f itches under the cast and odors.

You can order a DryPro waterproof cast cover and relief spray here.



Spice Up For National Grilled Cheese Day

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Today is National Grilled Cheese day, perfect day to make your favorite grilled cheese sandwich. Instead of making a regular grilled cheese sandwich plain spice it up with Hormel Pepperoni or bacon. Another option is add guacamole or salsa. There are so many possibilities.

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My kids were really pleased with the grilled cheese and pepperoni sandwiches. They were asking for more, and loved it.

We even did Ham and grilled cheese, with the leftover Hormel Cure81 Ham we have from Easter. My son just loved that. He said it gives it extra flavor.

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Are you having grilled cheese today? What are you doing to spice it up?  There are so many ways you can spice up your Grilled Cheese on National Grilled Cheese Day.  My mom would warm us up on a cold day with grilled cheese and tomato soup and we would dip the grilled cheese in the soup.

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel FoodsExtended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.



Fireman Playtime From Wholesale Halloween Costumes

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Disclosure:No formal compensation was received. A product was provided for my review.

I have 2 daughters and a son, my daughters love to play dress up and my son is kind of left out. He is more about playing the cop or Fireman hero type. So I finally got him a Fireman Costume to play in and he loves it.

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This inspirational Firefighters Child Ensemble consists of the following pieces: fireman’s jacket with reflective striping and metal clasps, cargo styled pants, chief’s badge and a fireman’s helmet.

The outfit was so cute on him and he didn’t want to take it off at all.

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The complete outfit just comes so well together. The pants are actually overalls or suspenders like a real firefighter, so you don’t have to worry about him pulling up his pants often or being to big. The jacket can open and can velcro with latches. To complete the look their is a fireman’s helmet with badge in the front.

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The jacket has thumb holes to keep the sleeves snug. I love the reflectors on the pants and jacket, it’s great for play or trick or treating at night.

In addition to this costume Wholesale Halloween costumes has tons of new costumes for the 2015 year. Some of the new costumes are gowns from the movie Cinderella, New Avenger costumes for boys, or accessorize your costumes with new wigs, wands, shoes and more. To see all the new items click here, or like WHC on Facebook for more discounts, coupons and more.



Shopkins Slap Bands Are So Much Fun

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Disclosure: No formal compensation was received for this post. Products were provided for my review.

Shopkins have only been on the market for about a year, but they are already my children’s favorite toy. They play with them day and night. If your kids do love them, well then of course you know how hard they are to find. It gets pretty crazy!

Now, there is a new Shopkins item on the market just in time for Easter. Shopkins Slap Bands are the new it item. Once I see them in store they are gone within 10 minutes.

There are 8 different bands featuring your favorite shopkins characters, like Lippy Lips, Pineapple Crush, Soda Pops and more.

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The Shopkins Slap Bands are very sturdy and don’t break, unless of course you bend them and roll them the wrong way. I was telling my kids about loving slap bands when I was younger but they were flimsy and made of really cheap material. The Shopkins Slap Bands are very sturdy and you can even throw them from a short distance and they attach to the arm.

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My kids just love showing them off and everyone asks where they can get them.

Shopkins Slap Bands are available at select retailers that you can find here.



Happy St. Patricks Day #HormelFamily

- brandy3

Disclosure: I’ve partnered with Hormel Foods as part of the Hormel FoodsExtended Family Blogger Program. Throughout the year I’ll be receiving product, coupons, giveaways and promotions. However, no payment was given or expected for posting about the program, and as always, all opinions given here are fully my own.

Happy St. Patricks Day! A day where you can wear green and eat all the corn beef and cabbage you want. Actually thats more of a American tradition, but still fun to participate in.

This year we went all out and actually made Corn Beef and Cabbage with Hash.
I made the Corn Beef in the slow cooker and it came out very tender and juicy. Just season and put in slow cooker for 5-6 hours on high. Add in cabbage at the end, and it’s delicious.

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We paired it with Hash of course and mash potatoes with skin.
The hash we made on the stove and added in with our meal, it was the perfect touch. We used Can Hormel Mary Kitchen Hash, and have plenty left over for breakfast dishes.

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What did you make for St. Patricks Day dinner?

Celebrate St. Patricks Day With The Childrens Place

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Celebrate St. Patricks Day with The Childrens Place

One of my favorite holidays is St. Patricks Day, just because I have some Irish in my family. Although I was always brought up to wear orange on St. Patricks Day, we have come accustomed to wearing Green so you don’t get pinched.

My kids had nothing Green that fit them this year, and one of their favorite stores The Childrens Place was kind enough to send us a few items to review.

The Childrens Place is the largest pure-play children’s specialty apparel shop. It’s one of few places my kids love to shop for clothes. They love the way the clothes fit and their cute designs.

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Little Boys Irish Sirt $4.20
Boys Bootcut Jeans $9.75

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Girls Graphic Tee $3.99
Skinny Jeans $9.75

My kids loved the outfits. the shirts are very soft and comfortable. The jeans fit perfect and complimented the look great. Even though it’s a silly tradition they were so Excited about not having to get pinched when they go to school.

You can find The perfect St. Patricks Day T-shirt or a new spring outfit from The Childrens Place.

Finding The Right Lawnmower For Your Family

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My husband and I have been renting instead of buying a place to live because it fits our lifestyle right now. We move every couple years, so we don’t want to buy a house just yet. My husband was n the army and now in grad school, so it’s been constantly on the go.

This year though we are finally starting a new chapter, my husband will be graduating with his PHD. We will be contemplating a big step for our family, our first house. We have 3 kids and want them to be able to decorate their own rooms and finally feel at home.

Buying a house is a big step though and you need to think about everything that goes along with it. Insurance, furnishings, appliances, and the #1 thing my kids are looking forward to having a lawn mower. They always loved watching the great grandfather ride around on his, and wanted one just like it.

Even though the house hunting is still a ways away I have been looking into everything including the Lawnmowers Guide, It has all the information you need and is so easy to use.

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Growing up n AZ we never had a lawnmower, because our yard was all dirt. I am amazed by how many different brands and styles there are. I want a ride on, because it would be more fun if we have a big yard. Either way though the Lawnmowers guide is definitly helping me in finding The Right Lawnmower for my family.

Tell me in the comments below what kind of Lawnmower you suggest from the Lawnmowers guide? You can Follow my journey of house hunting and what Lawnmower we choose here.

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