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Wikets App. A Review #CleverWikets #spon

Thank you to Wikets for introducing me to this iPhone/iPad app. You can download Wikets from the App Store here. On November 7, I was introduced to and able to review a new App. it is called Wikets. I love reviewing App.’s because I love finding out all about the cool and new things they do. And especially FREE app’s 9even better). Wikets is a way of sharing things you love.places you love,App.’s you love,music and move and in return, you get rewarded! When you sign up...

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Winner Announcement – #CostcoPork

I am excited to announce the winner of the Pork Prize Pack (The Prize Pack includes : a $25 Costco Gift Card, a Taylor Instant Read Meat Thermometer, and a USB Flash Drive with Pork info.) is : JANICE COOPER ! Please email me your name, address, and phone # within 48 hours to win (11/1/11 3:20 EST. now) and I will have the company mail the prize pack out to you! My email is : plussizemommy@gmail.com please use Pork Prize in the subject line. Thank you Very much for entering and...

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It Is A Great Day When You Make A Teacher’s Day Better With Office Max #MaxMoms

Once again this year I was asked to participate in the “A Day Made Better” project with Office Max. I love participating in this campaign every year, because every year the look on the teacher’s face’s when I deliver them their surprise is just wonderful. You can tell they are very surprised and definitely thankful. This year, I chose my daughter’s teacher to Make her Day Better, and I taped (as best I could) The entire experience. Below is the video I was able...

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Habitat For Humanity, #LibbysGiving , Lending A Helping Hand To A Family In Pittsburgh #MIF @habitatgp (SPON)

In my last post I had told you about how I was going to be helping to build a home for a Family in Pittsburgh with Libby’s and Habitat For Humanity. Well, I was a bit off, I didn’t actually help build the home (it was already done) but I did help to put final touches in the home for the family. I was allowed to bring my 14 yr. old son Xavier with me. It was an experience I don’t think either of us will forget. It was such a happy time. And it felt REALLY good knowing we...

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Celebrating National Pork Month With Costco #CostcoPork

The week of October 17 (This week), Pork Tenderloin is on Sale for $2.00 off per package of pork tenderloin, in honor of National Pork Month at Costco. Pork Tenderloin is a wholesome cut packing tons of flavors, ounce for ounce, pork tenderloin is as lean as a skinless chicken breast. This week I am in a challenge to create a “Family Favorite” recipe using this cut of Pork for my family. I will be posting that recipe, along with pictures, later this week plus a $25 Costco Cash...

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I Am Building A House #MIF #LibbysGiving @habitatgp @LibbysTable (Spon)

On 9/23/11 I will be participating in a project with Libby’s and Habitat for Humanity. Fellow Pittsburgh Bloggers; Kim , Virginia and myself, will be building a house for people who need one in Pittsburgh. I was thrilled when I was asked to be a part of such an important project by Mom It Forward. Libby’s Fruits & Vegetables are making family mealtimes a reality for 5 Pittsburgh families who will be moving into Habitat for Humanity Homes in the Pittsburgh area in 2011. Libby’s...

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Saving Money & Less Stress While Shopping Using MyCoupons (dot) com

What it the hardest part of managing the household? Is it driving the kids all over to take them to sporting events, activities and school? Or is it cleaning up after everyone and trying to make sure the house is in order? Why am I the only one who knows where everything is? I guess to answer that one; it is because I have to put everything away. Well, one thing that is easy for me is doing our shopping. Now, I am not talking about the grocery shopping since I still find it difficult...

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FREE Ice Cream! Cold Stone Creamery & Make-A-Wish Foundation Ice Cream Social

On Tuesday, Sept. 27th Cold Stone Creamery® and the Make-A-Wish Foundation® are inviting everyone to take part in the 10th Annual World’s Largest Ice Cream Social. From 5-8 p.m., all Cold Stone locations will be giving away a FREE 3-ounce portion of the Sprinkled with Wishes Creation, Sweet Cream Ice Cream mixed with Brownie, Rainbow Sprinkles and Fudge. Guests are encouraged to make donations to the Make-A-Wish foundation during this event. Additionally, throughout the entire month of...

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CBS NEWS PRESENTS A 48 HOURS SPECIAL ON BULLYING IN THE DIGITAL AGE @48Hours

“BULLYING: WORDS CAN KILL,” TO BE BROADCAST ON FRIDAY, SEPT. 16 (8:00-9:00 PM, ET/PT) As a new school year begins across the country, more than 160,000 children will stay home every day because they are afraid of being bullied. That is just one of the startling facts in the CBS News/48 HOURS presentation “Bullying: Words Can Kill.” Reported by correspondent Tracy Smith, the program airing Friday, Sept. 16 (8:00 PM, ET/PT) reveals how the explosion in technology is only making...

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