Not Your Typical Poker Night With the Guys

I can remember playing Poker at a semi early age. No, I never played for money. Most likely M&Ms or some other easily countable (and delicious!) prize. I just love games, card games especially. My dad and I used to play Blackjack all the time during the summers we’d spend at the town pool as we soaked up the rays. As I got older, my friends and I would start playing more serious Poker games. …

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Vince Vaughn Delivers a Heartfelt Performance in Delivery Man

There’s just something likable about Vince Vaughn. In just about every role he plays, he’s a fast-talking, semi-selfish shyster of a guy. But beneath it all, he’s got a real sensitive side. It generally takes about an hour into a movie for that side to show, and Delivery Man is no exception. Allie and I wanted to see this one when it hit theaters but never had the opporutunity. So I was pumped when I was sent …

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Blog Spotlight: Marybeth from Baby Savers

Meet Marybeth from Baby Savers Blogger: MarybethBlog Name: Baby Savers You blog about freebies, coupons, babies, giveaways and more. How’d you get started and why cover so many topics? I started blogging in 2008. I had been reading “deal blogs” and deal forums for a long time, and I had just had my first baby. I’m naturally a bargain-shopper, so saving as much money as possible on baby stuff was really important to me. I realized how much it …

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You Can’t Have a Winter Soldier Party Without an Edible Chess Birthday Cake

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Jason turns 11 (eep!) next month but thanks to crazy conflicts, we had his birthday party last weekend. This year, we took him and his friends to the movies, followed by a sleepover. Or, as you’d expect, a non-sleepover. Clearly Marvel is a big fan of my son, since every year around his birthday, there’s always a huge release. Last year was Iron Man 3 and this year it’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier! We …

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How to Get Your Non-Sports Kid Active and Healthy

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The opinions in this article are my own. I do not work for, or with, any brand mentioned in this article, nor do I have any official relationship with them. I have a relationship with GigaSavvy, for whom I create original editorial content. My boys aren’t the most sports-oriented kids around. Sure they can go at it full force with the next kid if you’re talking about Super Mario Sluggers or any other type of …

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