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The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Tablet Makes a Perfect Gift
Image courtesy of xda developers Amazon recently released the Kindle Fire HDX 7.0 and 8.9 Tablets and we had a chance to review the new 8.9 tablet and I must say it was love at first sight. There are so many new features on their latest device that really makes it one powerhouse tablet! One of my favorite new additions is the front-facing HD camera. Now I can use it at conferences or when I am out-and-about – I can take pictures or videos and use them in posts or share with friends and family. For Mother’s Day, my husband promised a keyboard so that I can use it in place of…
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How to Use LEGO Bricks to Decorate a Room
How to Use LEGO Bricks to Decorate a Room You probably know from experience that LEGO bricks make a horrible carpet. They are not soft and seem to have more sharp edges than what should be possible. Sure it makes a nice security system, but is it really worth the pain? Before you run and get the vacuum, you may want to look at the creative potential of these little toy pieces. Plus it may save you from breaking the vacuum cleaner. Remember why this building toy was such a good idea to begin with? It has everything to do with the creative possibilities it…
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9 Design Ideas for a Magical Garden
My mom is moving into a retirement community soon and we have been on quest to make her indoor atrium and outdoor patio something that she could really enjoy. Both sections only have tile with absolutely no place to actually plant so this is definitely going to be a potted garden. One of the main things we are looking for in design is a place she can kick back, read a book and enjoy her two cats. Plus have little surprises here and there for her three grandchildren to enjoy. We found some wonderful ideas via Pinterest (love that site) and I wanted to share these ideas with you…
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10 Delicious Mother’s Day Recipes!
Mother’s Day is coming up next month and my husband asked me what I wanted to do for the day. I mentioned that I thought breakfast in bed would be nice and searched for some easy recipes that my daughter could help out with! This is the perfect time to let the women in your life know how special you think they are. I am all for homemade gifts and a relaxing day with the family either at the park or beach. What is your ideal way to spend Mother’s Day? Here are some delicious recipes to try out as well as two cute DIY trays that you can make as a…
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Party Ideas :: Balloons Make Any Party That Much More Fun!
Balloons can make any type of party that much more fun and colorful! I think I love balloons as much as I love polka dots – both remind me of childhood and just bring a smile to my face. There are a ton of ideas on how to incorporate balloons into a birthday party, baby shower, or even surprise someone special with a box of balloons on their doorstep. I might be an adult now (and forever 28 years old) but I still love love balloons and would be totally thrilled to either get or give a box of balloons! At my daughter’s birthday parties they always play a part…
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Family :: Staying Fit Together
Image courtesy of Flickr If you are like most busy moms, you are constantly trying to find ways (and time) to exercise. My daughter just had three weeks of Spring Break; having her home was fun but it definitely threw a wrench in my routine. I found myself having to sneak in creative workouts that she wanted to participate in. How did I get her to want to exercise? Simple: I changed the way I talked about physical activity, I made it fun! Have A Dance Party Whether your child is a toddler or a teenager, I can’t think of anyone who doesn’t love dancing?…
