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I'm living my dream life, spending my days with my three sweet kids on the rocky coast of Maine...


boy2001 is a loveable 2nd grade LEGO brick master. An average week includes a round of golf, some time at the track with a smidgeon of Nintendo DS time.

boy 2001


girl2004 is a Care Bears enthusiast when she's not twirling to imaginary ballet, she's gleefully giggling to pink princess daydreams or requesting baking sessions.


girl2006 is an Elmo and Little People Fanatic, she insists on wearing tights and dresses everyday, as well as reading our 'I Love You' books everyday. She shares my love for Little House on the Prairie.


My personal goals are to go back to school for my Masters, possibly in Library Studies or Biblical Languages.


Smokey is our playful pup, half chihuahua, half rat terrier he's a handsome dog, although very good with the children Smokey does have his issues!


Chexter is our roborovski hamster, over a year old he's recently started to nip a little!


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Green Irene Bag WINNER

December 13, 2008

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6

Timestamp: 2008-12-13 05:58:51 UTC

Which makes Carol our lucky winner!!  I’m going to email you momentarily, you have 48 hours to claim your prize!

Carol’s Winning Comment:

Green Irene rocks. I agree with every single one of their philosophies and beliefs about going Green. I like their user-friendly site.

Build a Bear Wii Giveaway WINNER

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108

Timestamp: 2008-12-13 05:34:05 UTC

Trudee Carriero with the comment: 

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Trudee:  I am sending you an email, you have 48 hours to respond!!

Contest: True North Nuts by Frito Lay

December 11, 2008

What’s your story? we all have something unique and interesting to say about our life journey… how did you get where you are?  by turning left or right?  did you take the road less traveled like Robert Frost? did it truly make all the difference?

I know a turning point for me was when I left Pace University in New York to join the Navy.  After two years in college I couldn’t see myself in that setting as a grown up.  The Navy has taken us to places we’d never thought we’d see, it’s been fun mostly, scary at times but in the end I’m glad I took the road I did.  It’s allowed me to get to this point that I’m a stay-at-home-mom to three which was always a personal priority.

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Our immediate family and friends know what we’ve done to get where we are but it’s not everyday that we can express all this to the broader community.  

Frito-Lay would like to hear YOUR story!

Frito-Lay’s TrueNorth™ brand of nut snacks is built on a core belief that we all have inspirational stories to share and to celebrate, and they are dedicating themselves to using that brand to discover, document and share those stories with the world. 

TrueNorth is inviting you to tell your story.  Describe how you, or someone you know, is pursuing your life’s passion.

Helen Hunt will direct Frito Lay\'s True North winnerYour story could be chosen to share with the world!  a 60-second commercial will be aired during the 81st Annual Academy Awards which will be broadcast on February 22, 2009.  The commercial will be directed by Helen Hunt AND the winner will get $25,000 to help in the pursuit of his or her passion!!

Have you often thought your life could be a movie?  What would you do if you could?! just think about all the ways $25,000 can get you there!  I’ve got an idea brewing for an entry myself.

Thanks go out to MomCentral for getting the word out on this contest.  You’ve got until the end of the month to enter!

Get Fit: Flirty Girl Fitness DVDs

December 10, 2008

It’s almost Christmas!  Need a last minute gift? Looking ahead to the New Year and resolutions?  or maybe you just want to learn some dance moves?  Flirty Girl Fitness has the solution to that and more.

I’ve been dancing away the pounds and L-O-V-I-N-G it.  Flirting my way to fitness is so much fun!  I was very intimidated at first, all these women are skinny and gorgeous, how could I ever do those moves?! 

TIP!

Turn the lights off. I was less self conscious in the dark with only the light of the tv and it gives a more nightclub type feel to the workouts! 

If you like to dance you’re going to love these workouts!  learn how to get your sexy stretch on and more with these great programs. 

flirty girl fitness booty beat picture

Booty Beat is a fun workout that teaches you a sexy music videoesque routine. It’s really fun and gives a good workout that I can actually follow!

 

 
flirty girl fitness just teasing

Just Teasing is a great excuse to get out the pink feather boa! very fun, very flirty.

 

 
flirty girl fitness chair danceChair Dancing (chair not included) is a nice present for your husband, learn all the flirty moves in a fun way.

 

 

 

flirty girl fitness chair fitChair Fit is the most intense, when you want to really work it, use your chair as a support system while you pump those muscles.

 

 

 

Flirty Girl Fitness is FUN!  and anything that is fun is something you (and I) can keep up.  I’m kind of sick of doing the same thing!  It’s nice to have a repertoire of DVD’s at home for those snowy nights when the kids are in bed.  And yes, I have had my kids in bed when I do these.  My kids would be confused if they saw mommy moving this way lolz.  If you’d like to buy some, shop Flirty Girl Fitness.

How about it? let’s get flirty, fit and fabulous together.

flirty girl dvd set

Thanks to the FRN for the opportunity to test these DVD’s.

I’m pulling quadruple duties this week

I’m cornered on ALL fronts!  extra work every where!  uggh but :) if you know what I mean!

I’ve been dabbling with the Flirty Girl Fitness DVD’s which provide an amazing workout.  Check out the preview on youtube and expect a review REALLY soon…

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Ferrero hosts largest dessert party

December 7, 2008

“For the second consecutive year, Ferrero® chocolates hosted SWEET, New York City’s largest dessert party. This year’s event, held at la.venue at The Waterfront on October 11th, was part of the first ever New York City Wine & Food Festival that benefited Share Our Strength® and the Food Bank of New York City.”

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Share something sweet and let’s put an end to childhood hunger.  It’s estimated that 12.6 million children in the U.S. are hungry.  If you’d like to make a donation go to www.sharesomethingsweet.com

Thanks to the FRN for letting me know about this important cause.

il Divo makes THE Promise

il divo

Il Divo’s CD The Promise is a MUST for all you ladies with young children.  I’ve been playing this CD in the car for a few weeks now and the kids luv it.  It has a great calming effect on them and I can tell they’re really into hearing all the different sounds.

I would love to listen to full on opera and hope to eventually get some selections but for now this is a wonderful way to infuse music into your life.  Family favorites are Hallelujah because of it’s connection to Shrek and Amazing Grace because it’s in English!

Thanks to the One 2 One Network for this great opportunity.

home made forts, tents and more with Toobeez

December 5, 2008

toobeez can make anything you imagine

Toobeez are a wonderful addition to your household this season.  It’s that time of year when we spend more time indoors and ponder how to keep the kids physically and mentally active.  With this set around there won’t be enough hours in the day to make all the things kids will want to make!

Toobeez click together, NO magnets to worry about losing or kids swallowing!  I thought it would be too hard for girl2006 but she even understands how to put in the tube and twist to assemble.  For boy2001 and girl2004 it’s a great lesson in construction!  a couple of things they made couldn’t stand up or weren’t big enough to hold all of them.

Another thing that required some forethought was that the tubes slip into the fabric inserts which I love, no clips to contend with! There are enough Toobeez in the set to make one big project at a time so I was interested in how well all three of my kids would work together.

I always have to watch boy2001 and girl2004 so that they’re not imposing on girl2006!  I’m happy to report that she’s holding her own and has gotten the set out on her own when brother and sister are at school to make things.

With families trying to do more with less, Toobeez is a great family gift.  Especially good as a gift for homes with more than one kid because all ages will enjoy building and imagining new creations.  Currently we’re using these inside but I can totally see us this summer making running hurdles on the lawn and mazes.

A very nice set from an American company!  Thanks to FRN for making this review possible.  There are a couple of sites that will be giving away a 15 piece set, I’ll make sure to let you know where YOU can win your own set of Toobeez!

toobeez super fort

Chexter has passed away

Chexter, the roborovski hamster, has passed away…

he brought us a lot of joy and will be missed.  He died in his little mound of litter.

We spent quite a bit of time today consoling girl2004 who’s taking it the hardest.

I’m not sure if it’s best to get another one to “replace” him or to wait a while since she’s taking it so hard.

WIN a Green Irene Gift Bag

December 4, 2008

Green Irene Gift Bag

Give Green, Save Green.  A delightful gift bag is easy for you and useful for the recipient.  WIN your very own Green Irene gift bag right here!

Taste of Green Gift Bag
Give them a taste of what green products they are missing with this gift bag! This small variety of products is one of our lowest-priced bags, perfect for group giving such as teacher and corporate gifts.
Your Price: $30.00
From the Green Irene Website: The set includes the following:  

  • 1 75 Watt Spiral CFL Bulb – Our most economical 75 watt equivalent (19 watts actual use) compact fluorescent light bulb
  • 1 20 oz. Green Stainless Steel Bottle – Our Extra-large Stainless steel bottle, perfect for carrying around a day’s supply of drinking water
  • 1 Spray Bottle of Natural All-Purpose Cleaner – Effective, Vinegar-based cleaner formulated for a variety of surfaces
  • 1 Lime (light green) Baggu Bag – A strong, re-usable Nylon bag with handles large enough to wear over the shoulder
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