Create An Entertaining Play Area for the Kids At Home

This post is brought to you by Samantha Young The Land of Believe — Your Home! Whether your kids love pirates, superheroes, explorers or fairy tales, they’ll likely love a good adventure too. If you’re trying to save money when it comes to keeping the kids entertained, why not focus on making your home more adventurous? There are plenty of low cost ways to create space for fun and activities in your house and garden. …

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Cheerios Protein Packs a Powerful Punch and Loads of Nummilicious Flavor

I used to hit the gym regularly for weight training. While I hated getting up at the crack before dawn, I did enjoy it and definitely need to get back into the workout mode. But the one thing that was crucial to any of my workout days was protein. You don’t get much protein from a bagel every morning, even if it is easy (and delicious!) to whip up. No, I’d usually make a bunch …

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I Have a Legitimate Shot at Being in Star Wars: Episode VII

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It’s true, I have a legitimate shot at playing a character in the new Star Wars: Episode VII movie! Okay, so it’s a long shot. But even a long shot is better than no shot at all. Thing is, YOU have the same shot too. See, Disney and Lucasfilm have teamed up with Bad Robot to launch one of the greatest charitable initiatives this side of the galaxy. It’s called Star Wars: Force for Change, and …

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Meet Hatley, An Adorable Online Clothing Store With a Personal Family Touch

I live in the suburbs, have my whole life. While we do have a ginormous, hideous (it really is ugly) indoor mall to fulfill all of your shopping needs, I really do love the fact that we have a ton of small “mom and pop” type shops too. There’s something magical and special about a small, family-owned type business. Not just the usually unique items for sale but the general tone and just “feel” of …

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Can Rubbermaid’s FastTrack Organizer Kit Save Me From My Cluttered Garage?

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Weave Made Media® and Rubbermaid, but all my opinions are my own. #weavemade #FastTrack http://my-disclosur.es/RgFrEH Spring has sprung. And believe it or not, Allie and I (with a little help from the kids) actually did a bit of spring cleaning in the garage a few weeks ago. You can tell from the photo above, right? Yeah, we’re still a bit disorganized. This is …

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