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A Sweet But Sugar Free Easter Basket Idea

It’s less than a week to Easter and the Easter Bunny had not prepared a single basket for our house! Walking down the aisles of our supermarket, he looked high and low at the Easter supplies. Tall baskets, small baskets … Read more

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Finally a Smart Keyboard for Your Smart TV

How many remotes are currently setting on your coffee table or shoved into the cracks and crevices of your couch? It’s a bit ridiculous when I stop and think just how many remotes are in our home. The console remote, … Read more

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Sample Menus from Disney Aulani Restaurants

What is one of the best things about vacation…? The food! No cooking, no washing dishes and ordering local cuisine. It is one of the small things that makes me appreciate a vacation that much more. At the Disney Aulani … Read more

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Finally, a Realistic Family Home on The Middle

Have you ever noticed that every family home looks spotless on TV? It doesn’t take a brain surgeon or a rocket scientist to know that most family homes in America are a hodge-podge of decor, discarded mail, dirty kids’ socks, … Read more

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Disney D23 Expo 2015 Dates and Location Announced

D23, Disney’s first and only official club for fans, may be talk-worthy due to their special discounts, tours, and beautifully created magazines offered to members, but they’re best known for their bi-yearly event: The D23 Expo. Hailed as the ultimate … Read more

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Need For Speed Review + Hidden Easter Eggs

At first glance, it might appear that the just released Need For Speed film is just another poorly done video game adaptation or worse, an uninspired plot knocking off the Fast and Furious franchise; but if that’s all your opinion … Read more

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Creating New Generations of Olympians

In Sochi this year the U.S. walked away with 25 medals earned by some of our most inspiring athletes. Even though the Olympics are over, the legacy of these athletes continues to live on. With the help of Citi nine … Read more

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Winning the Toddler Breakfast Battle

Whistler has always been an incredibly difficult eater. But it wasn’t until I found myself sitting at the breakfast bar for two hours that I finally reached the end of my rope. Something has to give. This kid just has no … Read more

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2014 Chicago Auto Show Must See Cars

  Saturday, February 8th was the opening day of the Chicago Auto Show and already over 200,000 tickets had been sold. After spending two days wandering the show room floor and watching the best brands make their yearly debuts I … Read more

Taking A Time Out For Mommy

They say you will never have another moment alone for at least the next 10 years. To be honest I didn’t actually believe them. I mean really? For 10 years? They weren’t exaggerating. Okay maybe a little but it depends … Read more