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Disclaimer: I was provided with some products for review; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. Today is National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day! What a fun day and the perfect day to celebrate with Balance Bar® Cookie Dough bars! These bars are perfect snack or lunch replacement for those wanting to be healthy and active. They are packed with 15 grams of protein to keep you feeling full and taste delicious! My kids even love to eat them … [Read more...]
I participated in an Ambassador Activation on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for the Northwestern Mutual Foundation. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating. I still remember the call. I was home alone in my apartment when my mother called me late one afternoon. She was quite upset, and I had to get her to calm down to tell me what was going on. Finally she said, "I have cancer." I sat there for a second, … [Read more...]
Disclosure: I was sent a copy of Covet to review. The gift card is being provided by me. No other compensation was received. I know if I'm going to enjoy a book within the first few pages. It's a rare occasion that I put a book down because I'm not enjoying it, and pick it back up to finish it. Maybe that's not fair to the author, but I'm just so busy, and don't have time to read something I'm not enjoying. Fortunately, that wasn't a … [Read more...]
Are you thinking of planing a party or book club meeting for the Divergent Book Series by Veronica Roth? Here are some great ideas for planning a fun and exciting theme party! As you already know, I am in multiple book clubs. I love reading and I love getting together with my friends to discuss books. I heard about the Divergent series a while back, so I suggested these books to read for one of my book clubs. I LOVED the entire series, and I … [Read more...]
Well, it's finally approaching....SoFabCon! It will be here before we know it. How did I do with my SoFabulous Challenge? Well, not so great. My medical issues got the best of me these past few months, but I am not throwing in the towel by any means. I know I need to continue to work on getting healthier for myself and my family. I want to be around for my kiddos. So, here is where I am at with everything: Medical Issues I had my neck MRI … [Read more...]
Disclosure: I was provided with tickets for my family to this event; however, all opinions are mine and mine alone. The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey circus is back and coming to Providence, Rhode Island at the Dunkin Donuts Center this May 2-5th! We've been many times and have absolutely loved the show! My daughter is a gymnast, so she loves the acrobatics. My son loves seeing the dogs run and play. There is so much to see at the … [Read more...]
Disclosure: I was provided with the $20 Starbucks GC to give away to readers. All opinions are mine and mine alone. About the Book (The Marathon): As Tom Sheeran prepares to run the Boston Marathon, he comes across an envelope, stuffed into his bag the morning of the race. Written by his wife, the letter inside matches the course’s 26.2 miles with the struggles he and his family have endured during the previous, sometimes heart-breaking, … [Read more...]
This post is part of the HEALTHY ESSENTIALS® 2014 program by Johnson & Johnson Consumer Companies, Inc. and The Motherhood, who sent me a box of products and compensated me for my time. Opinions, experiences and photos shared here are all my own, and I hope you enjoy them. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle and Rot are the 4 R's we've talked about here on Mama Luvs Books! The environment is so important to protect, as I previously stated in this post … [Read more...]