They Did a Sequel! Muppets Most Wanted Soundtrack + Free Printables

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Apr 122014
 

The Muppets have always cracked me up.  I remember watching them with my Dad as a little kid, and the 3D show at Hollywood studios has always been one of my favorites.  Of course, Miss Piggy and Kermit are icons, but I also love Beaker, Animal, Sam the Eagle, and the Swedish Chef.

Ricky Gervais, Miss Piggy, and Kermit the Frog on the Muppets Most Wanted Soundtrack #MuppetsMostWanted

A bit ago I was invited to attend a screening for the new Disney Muppets Most Wanted.  Unfortunately, we weren’t able to attend but I’m definitely looking forward to seeing it once we have a chance to get to the theaters.  With hilarious stars like Ricky Gervais, Ty Burrell and Tina Fey, you really can’t miss. Continue reading »

Spend Your Summer Exploring Gulf County Florida

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Apr 112014
 

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Gulf County, Florida for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Having lived in Florida – twice now – I can honestly say it’s one of my favorite states.  There’s just so much to do there!  And many of those things can be found in one big area: Gulf County.

Bubbles has been asking to go to the beach for awhile now.  I keep telling her Mama wants to go, too!  I’m definitely anxious to get my toes in some sand and feel the sun on my skin again, especially after the exceptionally long winter we’ve had. Continue reading »

Building the Bones of the Next Generation with Viactiv

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Apr 092014
 

I didn’t drink a whole lot of milk as a young adult.  In fact, I can remember once claiming to my grandmother when I was young that I was lactose intolerant just so I wouldn’t have to drink it.  Of course she had known me all my life, so I’m not sure why I thought it would work.

Fortunately Bubbles doesn’t have that problem.  Milk is the first drink she asks for.  I thankful that is comes so easy, at least for the time being, because 95% of bone building happens by age 20. Females are born with lower bone density than men which creates a higher need for daily calcium intake, so we really need to step up our game, in general.

Both Sissy and I could take a lesson from Bubbles.  I know that I don’t get the amount of calcium I should, and I doubt that with the heavy schedule of a college senior that Ashley does, either.  She and I aren’t alone, though: almost 70% of women, on average, are calcium deficient, and for teen girls specifically, that number jumps to 86%. Continue reading »

Fizzy Lime Float Recipe and Other Slimming Swap Tips

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Apr 082014
 

This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Dr. Pepper Snapple Group but all my opinions and my fruit float recipe are my own. #pmedia #TENways http://my-disclosur.es/OBsstV

Growing up, one of the things I most looked forward to during warmer months was the dairy bar opening.  One of the local dairies in our area – Houlton Farms Dairy – would open up a small store front in a neighboring town and serve homemade ice cream, milkshakes, and other delicious offerings.  Their homemade chocolate ice cream was one of my absolute favorites.

Fizzy Fruit Float Recipe with 10 Calorie 7UP #TENways

On the menu were a few other items that I really didn’t ‘get’ as a kid – treats made with sherbet.  They didn’t contain any ice cream!  I mean, why go to an ice cream shop and not get ice cream.  As I got older, though, I completely understood:  a way to indulge without blowing your healthy goals.
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Marvel’s Captain America: The Winter Soldier Now in Theaters + Free Activity & Coloring Pages

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Apr 052014
 

Marvel’s Captain American: The Winter Soldier is in theaters!  I’m looking forward to my husband and I being able to catch it the next time Ashley is home and takes Bubbles out for a play date.  Marvel movies have long been some of my favorites, and I have heard nothing but amazing things about The Winter Soldier.

Captain America and the Black Widow #CaptainAmerica The Winter Soldier

While I really do love all the Marvel characters, Captain America has always been one of my favorites.  He’s devoted to his country, does the right thing, and values those who feel the same.  Plus, let’s be honest, Chris Evans is easy on the eyes.  And Black Widow gets some screen time in this one, which I also like. Continue reading »

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