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If you are looking for a potty chair that is simple but functional, look no further than BabyBjorn.


I purchased the regular sized Potty Chair when ever Graham first started potty training. I read the reviews and decided that it was the best for my money for what I was looking for. Now, there are no extras on this potty which was great for me! We have limited space in our bathroom so I needed something that would work without all the bells and whistles!

What I love about the regular sized Potty Chair is the fact that the center portion comes up high! If you have a boy, this is going to be important to you. I found that with several others the center portion just was not generous enough. Graham also seems to be found of how high the back is. If you have a toddler who is full speed ahead this can come in handy! There have been several times when Graham runs and sits down as fast as he can. If there were no back, he would've fallen right off! The center portion lifts out so that you can dispose of the waste easily. The bottom is no skid which also helps when you have a busy toddler! Graham also seems most comfortable on this chair. It is shaped to be inviting to a little ones proportions!

A friend of mine gave me her Little Potty by BabyBjorn when her kids were through with potty training. It has the same high center portion without the back. It comes in handy while we are traveling. I keep this in my car at all times! It does not lift out in the center, but it is a smaller version of the regular Potty Chair which works great for us!

You can purchase the regular sized Potty Chair for about $27.99 and the Little Potty for about $12.95.

This giveaway has ended! Congratulations to Shannon.


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There are days when you really just need to hear an encouraging word, no matter if you are a blogger or not. It is great the connections I have made through this blog and here are just a few of the example of some friends I have made (there are many more...but I would be here all day).



Momma Such from Raising My 4 Sons gave me a sweet award yesterday which just reminds me that there are so many kind people out there. She sent The Best Blog Award and now I'm supposed to pass it along to 15 other bloggers...(some of these are new friends)!

1. Lorie
2. Alexis
3. Alesha
4. BlueViolet
5. Dee
6. JamericanSpice
7. Miranda
8. Jessica
9. Sarah
10. Carolyn
11. Toni
12. Tara
13. Dawn
14. Brandy
15. Jenny



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Macaroni and cheese is one of Graham's all time favorites! I'm not going to pretend, it is one of my favorites as well. The one thing that bothered me about this was the fact that I'm not sure that all that processed cheese and pasta was the best thing for our bodies. Thanks to a friend of mine, I know have a quick, easy, and much healthier recipe!



Ingredients:

1 box of elbows (I use Barilla Plus because of the Omega-3)
1/4 stick of Velveeta Cheese
Milk for consistency
Butter to taste (we use Smart Balance)

Instructions:

Cook your pasta as directed on the box. Chop the Velveeta into the pasta over low heat. Add milk for the consistency you want and butter to taste. Mix together until the cheese has completely melted. Viola! You're Done! Easy and less processed! (Don't worry if your Macaroni and Cheese seems less orange than the boxed kind. That's normal).



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Here's another one of those, "I wish I owned this when Graham was an infant" products. I can remember the nights when Graham would be feverish and I would put him to bed and check on him a few hours later. I would tiptoe in, try to get his tiny arm out of the sleeve without waking him and as soon as that cold thermometer hit his arm pit he was awake (usually for the rest of the night). Now there are affordable options for more state of the art thermometers and I think it is about time!

I was sent the Temple Touch Thermometer. It works just like it says, with a touch! In 6 seconds you can have an accurate reading of your baby's temperature. The best part, it is non invasive and allows your sleeping child to rest (and possibly you too if you aren't trying to rock them back to sleep). It is simple to operate. Just press the on/off button once and release. Once you hear the unit beep twice you can place it on your child's temple. The next beep should come in about 6 seconds letting you know it is time to read the results. You also do not need tip covers like you do with some of the ear thermometers. There is also a memory recall built in.

The ReliOn Temple Touch works by using a unique sensor that takes readings from blood flow that travels through the blood vessels. This creates heat on the skins surface. You can also use the Temple Touch under the arms. The screen is back-lighted and very easy to read. I tested the Temple Touch against 2 other thermometers we own and they all gave the same reading. So, I am no scientist, but I would say that it stands to be accurate.

You can purchase the Temple Touch for about $9.94!



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I may later regret this post if my inbox becomes flooded, but, I really want to hear from you! I want to know what you like about Go Graham Go and what you would like to see more of (or less of...sniff, sniff....). This website was created to help other parents and I want to make sure I am catering to my audience.

Is there something you've just been dying to see or a question you feel like you can't find the answer to no matter where you look? Are there things here that are driving you crazy when you visit? I want to know these things. Please feel free to email me at felicia@gograhamgo.com with any input you have. I can't promise that I will be able to respond directly to each email, but I will definitely read each one so that I can make Go Graham Go an even better place to visit!



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It is true that the sooner you can create a love for reading in your child, the easier it will be for them to carry this with them throughout life. It is also true that children pick up on a lot of different things earlier in life. Just think about all they accomplish in the first year. There are tons of neurons firing and synapses connecting that slow down with age. Essentially, we as parents have got to use those little neurons and connections to our advantage! I was sent a product by LeapFrog that is amazing for getting your little one's brain exercising!

The LeapFrog Tag Junior looks, to Graham, like a dinosaur. But, he doesn't roar, he READS and ENGAGES! The easily held Tag Junior turns on with the press of a button with an easy access volume adjustment that your child can operate. As soon as we got the Tag Junior out of the box Graham almost instinctively knew how to operate it. Simply press it down anywhere on the book for either questions, sounds, songs, or stories. What I love about the Tag Junior is the fact that it is not just reading the book to Graham, it is engaging him with questions that lead to action. For instance, if he puts Tag Junior over the little girl reading a book, she may ask him to find another animal on the page or something blue on the page. If he answers the question correctly he is rewarded with a word of encouragement. In essence, he is not just developing a love for reading, he is using other learning skills at the same time. Of course, the Tag Junior also will read the words on each page if your child places the device over the words.

I am amazed at how well the Tag Junior works and at how long it keeps Graham's attention. We are currently working on site words and this is a perfect enhancement to what we are learning. The fact that it reinforces things that he has already learned is a definite plus as well.





The Tag Junior is also smart! As a parent you can keep track of how your child is learning by using the LeapFrog Connect program online. Simply connect your Tag Junior to your computer and download the connect program to get started. The online program keeps track of play details (how long they spent with a particular book, what questions were answered correctly, etc), LeapFrog Learning Path (learn what skills your child is mastering and when they reach certain levels), Emails (receive automatic notifications of how your child is doing). There are not many learning toys that have a brain like this one! You can actually see what types of skills your child may need to spend more time on.

I highly recommend the Tag Junior for your 2-4 year old for any occasion. This would make an excellent Christmas or birthday gift. You are definitely going to get your money's worth! What a great way to spend a road trip. For about $34.99 you receive the Tag Junior and a book to go along with it.



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I heard a funny line today at work, "Life is a lot like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end you get, the faster it goes"! Isn't it true? It seems like you are always at the end of the toilet paper roll!

Charmin definitely has a good thing going. I tend to purchase (when on sale) the Ultra Soft. If you hold a few sheets in your hand along with another brand, you will see the difference. It takes about 20 sheets of the regular brand to equal what you get in a few with Charmin. This can help with the "end of the roll" problem.

Right now you can send in your info to receive a Free Extender! There is also a great place to sign up to receive coupons. If you have a smart phone you can download a VERY helpful app that lets you know the closest CLEAN restrooms while you are out and about called Sit or Squat. This would definitely come in handy on road trips!



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3 Day Sale Sunday, Monday, & Tuesday

7 ECB WYB Vaseline Sheer Infusion Body Lotion 6.8 oz $7.99 limit 1
after Tuesday no ECB
$1.50 coupon from CVS.com
Vaseline Lotion, 200 ml+ .50 (EXPIRES 9/27/09) V 8/2/09
Vaseline Lotion, 200 ml+ 1.25 (EXPIRES 9/27/09) V 8/2/09
Vaseline Lotion, 200 ml+ 1.50 (EXPIRES 9/27/09) V 8/2/09

$0.88 Reese's, Snickers, Butterfingers Assorted 8 pack
after Tuesday 2/$3
Reeses Candy Product, any .55 (10/31/09) SS 8/23/09

2/$4.00 Kit Kat & Snickers Assorted 9.34-22 oz
after Tuesday 2/$5

Weekly ECB Deals

10 ECB WYB $25.00 of Proctor and Gamble Products limit 1
Duracell AAA, AA 16 pk., C, D 8pk or 9-V 4 pk $10
Duracell CopperTop, PowerPix, Ultra Digital or Ultra Photo Lithium Batteries .75 (9-30-09) P & G 8/30/09
Duracell CopperTop $1 (4/30/11) Spec marked pkg Duracell
Duracell Saver Pack $2 (10/3/09) Kmart savings booklet
Charmin Big Rolls 16 pk $10
Charmin, any .25 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09
Charmin, any $1 (4/30/11) Spec marked pkg Duracell
Bounty Basic 6 Big Rolls $6
Bounty Towel or Napkin, any .25 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09
Tide liquid 24-32 loads or powder 31-40 loads $6
Tide, any $1 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09
Tide, any $1 (4/30/11) Spec. marked pkg Duracell
Dawn or Puffs 10.3oz Dawn or Puffs 60-108 ct $1
Dawn, any .25 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09
Bounce Dryer Bar 1 ct or Tide Stain Release 20 oz liquid or Duo Pack 10 ct $4
Bounce Dryer Bar, any $1 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09

5 ECB WYB $15.00 of Scotch or 3M Products limit 2
Scotch 3M Mailing Envelope 3/$5
Scotch Post It Notes, Cushion Wrap, Transparent Tape 2/$5
Scotch 3M Paper Cutter, Storage, or packaging tape $4.99

1 ECB WYB Clairol Nice N Easy or Gray Solution $5.99 limit 1

1.50 ECB WYB Scope Outlast 750ml Mouthwash or Crest Scope Outlast Toothpaste 5.8 oz $3.99 limit 2

10 ECB WYB Alli Refill Pack 120 ct $59.99 limit 3

2 ECB WYB 2 Pantene Pro-V Shampoo, Conditioner, 12.6-13.5 oz or Styler 6.5-11.5oz
2/$8 limit 2
Pantene, any except trial $1 on 2 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09

1.50 ECB WYB 2 Colgate Toothpaste 2/$5.50 limit 4
$1 off Colgate, Total Advanced Whitening
Colgate Total Enamel Strength, Advanced Whitening, Advanced Clean, etc., 4oz+ - $1 (10/3/09) SS 9/13/09

10 ECB WYB CVS/pharmacy Blood Pressue Monitor (excludes manual) $39.99 limit 2

3 ECB WYB Prilosec OTC 42 ct $22.99 limit 2
Prilosec OTC, any $1 (9/30/09) P & G 8/30/09

2 ECB WYB Miralax Laxative 30 doses $18.99 limit 2

1 ECB WYB ThermaCare Heat Wraps (excludes 1 ct.) $6.99 limit 5
Thermacare, 2ct+ $1 (10/31/09) V 8/23/09

1 ECB WYB 3 Wrigley's Slimpack Gum 10-15 ct $3/3 limit 1

5 ECB WYB Olay Total Effects Facial Care (excludes wet cloths) $18.99 limit 1
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $1 (10/31/09) V 9/13/09
Olay Facial Moisturizer or Facial Cleanser $1 (9/30/09) V 8/23/09

5 ECB WYB $15.00 CoverGirl Cosmetics limit 1
Covergirl Outlast Lip Color, LashBlast, Luxe or Length Mascara $7
Covergirl Simply Ageless Blush $10
Covergirl Simply Ageless Foundation $13

2 ECB WYB Loreal Infallible plumping lipgloss, mascara, or ALL Colour Riche lip $7.99 limit 1
L’Oreal Eye Product - $1.00 off any 1 (x12/13/09) SS (9/20/09)

3 ECB WYB All Almay Mascara $5.99 limit 1
Almay Cosmetic Product $1 (10-18-09) SS 9/13/09
Almay Cosmetic Product, any except trial $1 (10/24/09) SS 8/2/09

5 ECB WYB Wrinkle Free or Acne Free Kit $19.99 limit 1

5 ECB WYB 2 Curel, Jergens or Jergens Naturals 13-21 oz $7.49 limit 1

2 ECB WYB Aveeno Shampoo, Conditioner 10.5 oz or nourishing spray 5.2 oz $6.49 limit 1

5 ECB WYB Gillette Fusion, Embrace, or Spa Breeze Razor $9.99 limit 1
Gillette Fusion Razor $2 (9/30/09) V 8/16/09

1 ECB WYB Listerine or Reach 16.9 oz, Total Care Floss 30 yds, Toothbrush 2 or 4 pk $3.99 limit 3
Reach Dental Floss, excludes trial sizes OR Reach Access Flosser $1 (5/31/10) SS 6/14/09
Reach Floss and Reach Toothbrush and Listerine Antiseptic $3/3 (12/31/09) SS 3/15/09
Reach Floss and/or Listerine Mouthwash 1L+ and/or Reach Toothbrush and/or Reach Access Flosser $3/2 (12/31/09) SS 8/2/09
Reach Floss and/or Listerine Mouthwash 1L+ and/or Reach Toothbrush and/or Reach Access Flosser $5.00/3 (12/31/09) SS 8/2/09
Reach Floss and/or Reach Toothbrush and/or Listerine Antiseptic $1.50/2 (12-31-09) SS 3/15/09
Reach Floss or Listerine Mouthwash 1L+ or Reach Toothbrush or Reach Access Flosser $1 (12/31/09) SS 8/2/09
Reach Floss or Toothbrush or Listerine .50 (12/31/09) SS 3/15/09
Reach Floss, any .50 (12-31-09) SS 3/15/09
Reach Toothbrush or value pack $1 (5/31/10) SS 6/14/09
Reach Toothbrush, any $1 (12-31-09) SS 3/15/09
Reach Toothbrush, any B1G1F up to $3.99 (12/31/09) V 4/26/09

2 ECB WYB Alcon Opti Free Replenish Value pack or Systane eye drops $14.99 limit 3

5 ECB WYB Accu-Chek Aviva Diabetes Monitoring Kit $14.99 limit 2
Accu-Chek Aviva Up to $10.00 (12/31/09) SS 8/23/09

Non ECB Deals

$15 off Monsters vs. Aliens DVD ($19.99) WYB $20 Coke/Hershey's
Hershey's Jumbo Bag Treats 16.3 to 31 oz $5
Coke or Dasani Water 12 pk 3/$11 (Limit 6)
Coke 2 ltr 3/$4
Powerade 32 oz 3/$4
Vitamin Water 20 oz 3/$4
Smart Water 1 ltr 3/$4

B1G1 Natures Made Vitamins limit 6
Febreeze Fabric Refreshener $4.99
Febreeze Air Effects $2.99
Swiffer Wet Jet Starter Kit $19.99
Swiffer Refills $3.99
Cascade $4.49
Xtra 2x Laundry Detergent $1.99
HP InkJet 21, 60, or 92 Print Cartridge $15.99
Olay Body Wash $6.49
Olay Wet Cloths 30 ct cleanser or scrub 5-6 oz $6.99
Olay Total Effects Cleanser,Definity Cleanser, Regenerist Scrub $8.99
Loreal Telescopic Explosion $9.49
Aveeno Body Wash $5.99
Aveeno Lotion, Oil, Bath Treatments, Cleanser $6.99
Aveeno Facial Moisturizer $14.99
Clean and Clear $5.99
Fruitopia or Viologie Shampoo or Conidtioner 12.6 - 13.5 oz $1.99

Thanks to Slick Deals!




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Vaseline Sheer Infusion Lotion (6.8oz; $6.99), Receive $6.99 RR FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS
$1.50 Printable Here
$1.50 Printable on CVS site
$1/1 Vaseline Lotion, Any 200 mL. + Except Renewal Or Glow - 08-02-09 RP (EXP 9/27/09)
$1.25/1 Vaseline Lotion, Any 200 mL. + Except Renewal Or Glow - 08-02-09 RP (EXP 9/27/09)
$1.50/1 Vaseline Lotion, Any 200 mL. + Except Renewal Or Glow - 08-02-09 RP (EXP 9/27/09)

Emergen-C Booster ($3.49), Receive $3.49 RR FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS

Oral-B Advantage 1-2-3 Toothbrush ($3), Receive $3 RR FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS
Oral-B Pulsar, CrossAction, Advantage, any 1 OR any (2) Indictors – 75¢ off 9/27/09 P&G

Chapstick Fresh Effects ($2.99), Receive $2.99 RR FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS

Robitussin DM To Go (2pk; $2.49), Receive $2.49 FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS

Dentek Dental Care ($2), Receive $2 RR FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS
Floss 55 Yards
Floss Picks 35 ct Pack

Halls Refresh Sugar Free (20ct; $1), Receive $1 RR FREE AFTER REGISTER REWARDS
$0.50/1 Halls Refresh, any single bag (11/7/09) Oct Issue#10 All You magazine, pg 151
Halls Refresh Hard Candy – 75 cents off any 1 bag (x11/7) 9/27/09 SS

Herbal Essence Hair Care ($2.99), Receive $2 RR
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner Or Styling Product, $1 (9/30/09) 08-23-09 RP
Herbal Essences Shampoo, Conditioner, Styling Product, or Hair Color $1 9/13/09 RP#1

Buy 2 Theraflu Nighttime (6ct; 2/$8), Receive $4 RR
$2.00 Printable Here
$2 Walgreen’s Q Healthy Savings Booklet

$8 RR WYB (2) Claritin Allergy Relief (30ct; $19.99) or Claritin Eye Drops $12.99
Claritin Printables Here

$3 RR WYB (1) Claritin Allergy Relief (30ct; $19.99) or Claritin Eye Drops $12.99
Claritin Printables Here

$6 RR WYB Gillette Fusion MVP Manual or Power Razor System $8.99
$2.00 Gillette Fusion Razor, Any - 08-16-09 RP (EXP 9/30/09)
$2.00 Gillette Fusion Razor, Any - P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings
Gillette Fusion Razor - $4.00 off any 1 - P&G 9/27/09

$6 RR WYB 2 Metamucil 2/$20
$1 Metamucil Or Fibersure Product, Any - P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings

$5.50 RR WYB Prilosec OTC 42ct; $22.99

$5 RR WYB 2 Vicks 2/$10
DayQuil Liquicaps (20ct)
DayQuil Liquid (10oz)
DayQuil Mucus Control 10oz
DayQuil + Vitamin C
NyQuil Liquicaps (20ct)
NyQuil Liquid (10oz)
NyQuil Less Drowsy (10oz)
NyQuil + Vitamin C
VapoSyrup Liquid (10oz)
Vicks Formula 44 (6oz)
Vicks product - $1.00 off any 1 P&G 9/27/09

$5 RR WYB 3 Motions Hair Care 3/$10

$4 RR WYB 1 Gillette Venus Razor $7.99

$4 RR WYB 1 Mentadent Whitening and Polishing Kit $7.99

$4 RR WYB 1 Miralax $18.99
Miralax 30-dose bottle - $4.00 off any 1 (x11/8) 9/27/09 SS
Miralax 30-dose bottle - $5.00 off any 1 (x10/11) 9/27/09 SS

$3 RR WYB 1 Align $28.99

$3 RR WYB $15 worth of participating products
Colgate Toothbrush 360º $5
Colgate Total 2pk; 6oz each, $5
$1/2 Colgate Total toothpaste, Any 6.0 Oz. + - Walgreens Diabetes & You, September, 2009 - Diabetes & you, September 2009 (11/15/09)
Lady Speed Stick 2/$5
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap 2/$4
Softsoap Liquid Hand Soap Refill 6.4oz; $5
Softsoap 2/$7
$1 Softsoap Body Wash, any - All You, September 2009 (10/23/09)
Speed Stick 2/$5

$2 RR WYB 2 Household Cleaners 2/$6
Tilex 32 oz
Clorox 30 or 32 oz
Liquid Plumr 32 oz

$2.50 RR WYB 2 Pampers Jumbo Pack Diapers or Training Pants 2/$20

$1 RR WYB 1 Tide or Gain 2X Laundry Detergent $12.99
$1 Tide Laundry Detergent, Any - 08-16-09 RP (10/4/09)
$1 Tide Detergent, Any - P&G Brand Saver $120 In P&G Savings
$1 Gain Laundry Detergent, Any - 09-13-09 RP (10/31/09)

$1 RR WYB 1 Glad Trash Bags 25 to 80 ct, 13 or 30 gallon; $6.99

$1 RR WYB 2 Tropicana OJ 59 or 64 oz

$1 RR WYB 2 Hershey’s Harvest Candy 8.5oz; 2/$5

$1 RR WYB 2 Planters, Ritz or Chips Ahoy 2/$5

$1 RR WYB 2 Autumn candy 2/$3
Brach’s
Harvest Fare Carmels

Purchase $25 worth of participating P&G Products (page full), Receive RR for Free Olay Ribbons Body Wash ($5.29 value)

Thanks to Slick Deals!




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When I went from full time to part time working in the schools I think I lost about 10 pounds! No kidding! Eating in the cafeteria was packing on the weight. There are some days our vegetable of choice is french fries! Just in time for back to school, Whole Foods is sponsoring a contest to help your school lunch programs healthier.

Chef Ann Cooper is known across the US for her work with different school districts helping them come up with healthier lunch plans (maybe some green beans for a veggie instead of mashed potatoes or bread?). You can find out more about her at www.chefann.com. Now, you can use your creativity to bring her to your school! Simply create a one minute video that talks about why your school needs a school lunch makeover. Be original and get the community involved in your effort.
Here is an example video for the contest:








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At some point this evening I will be attending my very first blog conference, Type A Mom. I was blessed to receive the ticket for free from a great social media guru that won it at a Twestival! He is obviously not a mom and wanted me to have it after a conversation we had about me not being able to afford it. I have to use my conference money for keeping up my license as a counselor so there is little to no room for extras for blogging. Thank you again to Gary at G Social Media!

So, after a full day of work I will drag myself over to my very first blogging conference ever. I'm sure I will not be looking perky and fabulous (probably will be carrying the H1N1 virus on my sleeve somewhere), but I'll be there! If you are coming I'd love to meet you (I promise to offer you some hand sanitizer)!




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It's time to promote your giveaways and browse the blogosphere's contests! Make sure to join myself and Jolly Mom every Thursday. It will be helpful if you could link directly to the giveaway as well as list the closing date. I hope you all are having a wonderful week full of blessings! Feel free to leave a comment with the dates of when you list giveaways as well.





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If you are looking for a modern twist on learning numbers, duopress has you covered with a hip new book titled 123 San Fransisco.

This colorful and fun book highlights some of San Fransisco's most famous symbols. Count by using the Golden Gate Bridge, Dungeness Crabs, cable cars and more! Graham already recognizes his numbers 1-10 so it is a delight for him to be able to count and read this book on his own. I love how vivid and easy the drawings are to look at. It definitely helps captivate a little ones attention.

The end of the book gives you a key of what each drawing represents along with a location in both English and Spanish. This would be a wonderful gift idea if you are planning on making a trip to San Fransisco. The board book is small and sturdy and has rounded corners for safety. Perfect for little hands! You can purchase 123 San Fransisco for about $8.95 from Amazon or Barnes and Noble.




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Yay for Lands' End free shipping right now! They have the new Terrain Janes and I am in love! I think I need a black pair this year.




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A staple item for every new mother is some sort of infant carrier. It is even more important if you plan on nursing your infant. There are many out there to choose from and different price options as well. Evenflo has come out with a brand new product that is created just for infants!

The Snugli Sway is the first baby sling I have seen with a built in harness to hold the baby securely and positioned properly. There is also an elevated head pillow in order to assist in nursing and the comfort of the child as well as a super soft interior. My favorite part about the Snugli Sway is the extra-wide shoulder strap that helps to distribute the weight of the child across your body. The strap is easily adjusted as well. This carrier even features pockets that can be great for storing pacifiers, burp cloths, wipes, or small toys. If you are already a mother, you know how messy an infant can be. You will appreciate the fact that the Snugli Sway is machine washable saving you time and the hassle of hand washing!

If you get confused by some of the other infant slings that have a bit of a learning curve, the Snugli Sway is a no-brainer. There are no special ways to twist it or stretch it, you simply put it on over your shoulder and you are ready to go.

You can purchase the Snugli Sway from Walmart for about $34.99. This would make a great baby shower idea!



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It's official. The H1N1 virus has been confirmed where I work. It was bound to happen right? At least, that's what all of the doctor's were saying, "It's not a matter of if it hits, it is a matter of when". Here's why I'm nervous:

Student: "Hey.. there is a kid in your office that is really sick and has been throwing up!"

Me: "My office?"

Student: "YES!"

Me: "Why?"

Student: "Well, because you are their counselor, of course..."

Me: (And do they have a mental illness?) "Uh...ok. Please go back to my office and tell your friend that they need to proceed to the front office, call their parents, and go home."

I give ample time for that student to vacate the premises and then proceed to my office to ransack the cabinets for the Clorox wipes! They are EMPTY! An empty canister of Clorox wipes! The next best thing was for me to grab some tissue paper and some hand sanitizer and make due.

So now what? Do we all walk around with face masks or do what my Assistant Principal suggests and drink our hand sanitizer?




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I really am obsessed with a house that smells clean. My husband and I will try out all the new products that are for home air sanitizing and freshening because it just makes you feel better to have a clean smelling home. Have you seen this yet?

It is the Flameless Luminary by Febreeze and it works wonderfully! This arrived in the mail and I was a little confused as to where it came from (I like to sign up for free samples and just figured it was something I signed up for and forgot about). I later found out that I was selected to receive them (sounds good to me)!

This awesome little fragrance device looks beautiful and fills our home with a fresh smell unlike any other air freshening mechanism we have every used (it honestly takes over the entire living room, dining room, and kitchen). I have received nothing but questions and compliments on it ever since I've been using it. You simply place a new scented shade on the base and it begins to glow (a soft flicker that looks like it is an actual luminary). Of course, you can choose to turn the light off or leave it on and it will turn off on its own in 4 hours.

You can buy the starter kit for about $15 at most retail locations!



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College is becoming more and more competitive and more and more expensive! I can only imagine how much it is going to cost when it comes time for Graham to head to college (hopefully I'll be through paying off my own student loans by then)!

Wendy's has a scholarship program that sounds like a great opportunity for a lot of students. It is called the Wendy's High School Heisman program and is for students who are High school seniors who have a 3.0 average or higher GPA, participate in a school-sponsored sport and contribute to their community. Students are encouraged to apply at www.wendysheisman.com. The application is currently available online! If you are a coach, high school teacher, or counselor you can also nominate students for this program. Here's even more incentive to apply, the first 41,100 applicants will receive a free Wendy's gift card in amounts ranging from $5-$50! What a wonderful way to celebrate all of the hard work your senior has put into school!

So what happens next?

2 students (one male and one female) will be chosen from each high school to win the award. From there they will compete in state and national awards. 12 national finalists will take an all expense paid trip to NYC in December and be featured on ESPN2 for the Wendy's High School Heisman Awards ceremony (airs December 13th). What a great entry for your college resume! Be on the lookout for applicants and individual school winners to be posted on October 22! Good luck!

I wrote this review while participating in a blog tour campaign by Mom Central on behalf of Wendy’s and received a gift certificate to giveaway and to thank me for taking the time to participate.



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What am amazing story of how important it is to have your car seat properly installed and to purchase car seats with high safety standards! If you would like a chance at winning your own Britax car seat check out the giveaway going on right here. If you would like more information on how to properly install child car seats head over to the AAP. You can also always head to your local fire department to have the seat properly installed.





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