Baby Shower Invitations from Tiny Prints

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For a while, it seemed that everyone I knew was pregnant or had a baby that was just a couple months old.  Every weekend, I had another baby shower to attend.  While some of these ladies had cute baby shower invitations, many did not.  Tiny Prints has some super adorable baby shower invites

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The All Things Glitter invites are super cute.  Sorta handmade-scrapbooky looking, but without all the work and mess.  They have ones for Boys and for Girls.

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Ways to Save Money when Shopping Online

This Ways to Save Money when Shopping Online conversation was brought to you by Coupon Chief.  All opinions are my own. 

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When you mention coupons or couponing to people, they usually think of extreme couponers.  We’ve all seen them – the people with their giant binders and their carts full of 9,000 bottles of ketchup.  Perhaps you remember your childhood of having to cut out millions of paper coupons from the Sunday paper?  Well, couponing doesn’t have to be like that. 

I’ll even admit it – I print coupons and cut them out when I remember to buy a paper.  However, I rarely remember to bring them with me to the store.  If I’m shopping online, though, you can bet that I’m searching out to see what kind of deal I can find. 

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Know Now with MSN + Gift Card Giveaway #MSNKnowNow

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I have a secret to share.  Come in close, and hold on to your hat.  I just got my first ever smart phone earlier this year.  Whoa, right?  What took me so long, you ask?  I’m not really sure.  It was partly the cost, and partly the belief that I thought I didn’t need one. 
 

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So, I broke down and bought one of these super amazing tiny computers that you can keep in your pocket, and occasionally use to make phone calls, earlier this year.  Ever since then, my life has totally changed.  Wanna go out for a meal?  I can find somewhere to go, read reviews, and possibly even look at the menu.  It’s magic! 

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Dessert Made Easy with Private Selection Cakes

This post brought to you by Private Selection. All opinions are 100% mine.

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Sometimes, after cooking a meal, the last thing I want to do is make an elaborate, or even a not so elaborate, dessert.  I mean, I suppose that it depends on the occasion, but if it’s just a gathering at my house, I might go to a quality pre-made dessert.  Something like the Private Selection Upside Down Cakes available at the Kroger family of stores, perhaps. 

I’m going to tell you a secret – a lot of restaurants don’t make their desserts either.  They come pre-packed, and are just a thaw and serve product.  If it’s good enough for a restaurant to charge for, why should we feel guilty about serving these cakes and treats in our own home?  The answer – we shouldn’t! 

The Private Selection cakes, which you just warm, flip, and serve, are available in three delicious and distinct flavors –

  • Amber Honey Apple Slice Upside Down Cake
  • Double Chocolate Molten Upside Down Cake
  • German Chocolate Fudge Upside Down Cake

They're premium quality without the premium price.  They also taste like homemade, since they're made with only the best quality products.

These tasty cakes are available in the Bakery section of your local Kroger affiliated store.  Don’t know if your store is a Kroger store?  Try your local Baker’s, City Market, Dillons, Fry’s, Gerbes, Pay Less, QFC, JayC, King Soopers, Owen’s, Ralphs, Smith’s and Fred Meyer.

For a limited time, you can save up to $2 on the Private Selection Upside Down Cakes. 

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• Disclaimer:
Coupon ends 6/2/13. Official Rules. In order to load these coupons to your card, you will need to sign into your Kroger account or set up a Kroger account and enter your card number. Limit one use per digital coupon. Digital offers are not eligible on Manager's Specials, cannot be combined with manufacturer paper coupons on the purchase of a single item, and do not double. Not all items are available in all stores. A limit of 150 coupons can be loaded per household at one time.

Will you be trying these new cakes?

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More Bald Celebrities that May Surprise You

Not too long ago, we discussed bald celebrities.  Some you knew wore a wig or toupee, some were a total surprise.  Anyway, I've gathered up a new batch of folically challenged famous men.
 
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Wes Welker.
 
Yessir. The lontgtime New England Patriots receiver, now with the Denver Broncos, has had hair plugs. He’s fairly open about it, even doing an ad for his doctor {pictured}. 
 
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AJ McLean
 
The bad boy from Backstreet Boys had hair replacement surgery in early 2013. He posted a picture of the before and after results on his Instagram feed. 
 
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Giving Back with Johnsons Baby Care

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As an only child, it’s totally up to me to make sure that my mom knows how special she is.  That means there’s no chipping in on an awesome gift, no one to brainstorm with, and no partner in crime to plan anything. 

This year I think I surprised her, though.  I sent her flowers, but sent them to her office.  Since I have no siblings, there’s no one to see the flowers and for her to say “Do you see what your sister Greta did for Mother’s Day?”

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Novogratz Brasil Furnishings at CB2 #CB2NovogratzBrasilSweepstakes

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I’ve been working on re-doing my house recently.  I’m tired of looking at the stuff I have, and I’m just ready for a totally fresh new look. 

Two of the things I love are color and texture.  I’m not afraid of color at all, and textures are one of the things that really add depth to whatever you’re doing.  That’s part of the reasons why I like CB2 and Novogratz Collection

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I particularly love the Botao Stripe ottoman.  While the sectional is kind of cool, we had a sofa like that before, and we’d regularly lose stuff between the pieces.  Of course, you could also move it into absolutely any configuration. 

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I also think that the Dupla credenza would look amazing in my house.  I love the Mid Century Modern lines of the piece, as well as the unexpected pop of color. 

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If you’re looking to add a pop of color, or freshen up your space on a limited budget, try the Saudedes pillows or the Boa Suerte backgammon set.  The backgammon set is particularly fun as a conversation piece and something to do! 

Perhaps you need some more inspiration.  Something other than looking at images in a catalog. 

Did you know that CB2 is also running a ridiculously awesome contest right now?  Yep, it’s true.  One ridiculously lucky winner will win the trip of a lifetime – One week’s stay at the Novogratz’s home in Brazil – for them and three friends.  If you win, I’ll be one of your guests, right? 

10 other winners will each receive a $100 gift card to CB2 and a signed copy of the Novogratz’s new book “Home by Novogratz”

Sounds awesome, right?  You should totally enter the CB2 and Novogratz Brasil Sweepstakes!

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Iced Coffee Recipe at Home with Dunkin Donuts

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I have a group of friends that all like to get together and do stuff. We take turns hosting, or occasionally, going somewhere like a park or a restaurant, depending on what we’re doing.  Recently, my turn to host came up.  I figured we’d do some crafting, because, well, that’s what I like to do.  I also had a few projects I needed to get done, and figured if we were having a crafting party, it would help me get my rear in gear for these few projects. 

Since I was hosting this gathering at my house, I was responsible for providing some snacks and refreshments, too.  Since most of us like frou frou coffee drinks, I figured this would be the perfect time to introduce the new seasonal flavors of Dunkin Donuts coffee with an iced coffee recipe.

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Make Informed Family Planning Decisions + A Contest

This family planning and birth control discussion is part of a sponsored campaign from Bedsider.org  All opinions are my own.

They go by many names.  Nightstand.  Bedside table.  Shelf.  Mini chest.  Whatever type of furniture you have next to your bed, chances are really good that you have a myriad of treasures in it.  But what kind of treasures?  That’s the real question. 

What do I keep in my bedside table?

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Lip Balm

Yes, this is one thing I cannot live without.  I think I am literally addicted to it.  And, no.  I’m not using literal as an exaggerator.  I generally have 3 or 4 different brands, types, or flavors. 

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Cruzan Rum Lemonade Cocktail Recipe

A great cocktail can really make or break a day.  While I'm not a huge drinker, I do like to partake every so often, generally with a frou frou drink.  You know what I'm talking about, right?  A mixed drink, a fruit garnish, and maybe a little paper umbrella or something on a sword as a stirrer.  Yeah…I can practically taste it now. 

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Cruzan Rum, makers of fine flavored rums like Vanilla Rum, Passionfruit Rum, and even Key Lime Rum, has a ton of fantabulous sounding cocktail recipes.  One that I thought sounded particularly good was the Cruzan Rum Lemonade.

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$100 Sharon Wei Designs Jewelry Giftcard Giveaway – US

This giveaway is sponsored by Sharon Wei Designs.

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Welcome to the 2nd annual MamaLOVE Giveaway Hop hosted by MamaNYC! Help us celebrate the joys of motherhood — and everything else that comes with the pleasure of parenting. It can be challenging to find a special and unique gift for mom, so our hope is to present some amazing Mother’s Day gift ideas, which you can also have a chance at winning!

How Was Your Day? has partnered with Sharon Wei Designs to bring you something super special – artisan-made gemstone and pearl jewelry!  Enter to win a $100 gift card to Sharon Wei Designs.  Choose from a huge selection of necklaces, earrings, and bracelets. 

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Handmade Gifts for Mothers Day

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and you know what that means?  It’s time to get mom a gift.  If you haven’t done so, don’t fret!  Mom wants handmade gifts! 

 

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You can still make mom something really awesome, quickly and easily.  Here are some ideas of items that mom would love. These are great handmade gifts for any time of the year, too.

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