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JenJenHouse.com is the Source For Made-To-Order Prom Dresses at Off-The-Rack Prices!!!

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At this time of the year, I get excited thinking about anything related to spring!  Whether it’s seeing displays in stores for patio furniture and gardening, racks filled with swim suits or Easter decorations, it puts a huge smile on my face.  To think about green grass, warm weather and blossoming flowers really helps my mood as we are in the midst of an Arctic Blast in the Northeast.  Springtime is also the time for proms.  Many girls and their moms will set out on a journey to find the perfect prom dress to celebrate that special, memory filled day.

I know shopping with my daughter, it seemed every store carried the same dresses and it was inevitable that at least 2 or 3 girls would be wearing the exact same dress at the prom.  We had to really go off the beaten path to find a store that carried a larger selection of dresses.  That’s why I am excited to tell you about JenJenHouse.com!

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JenJenHouse has a huge selection of prom dresses and what’s really wonderful, is that they have styles to fit all kinds of shapes and sizes.  Girls can choose from empire waist, A-Line, mermaid, sheath, strapless, one shoulder, halter, floor length, ankle length, knee-length and so much more in every color of the rainbow and beyond.  Parents will appreciate that the price tags on these dresses are very reasonable and likely much less than they would pay at a department store.

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JenJenHouse Prom dresses are not only a super value but the are made to order for a low “off-the-rack” price.  Now your daughter can have a dress that is made to her exact measurements.  What a relief for girls who struggle with needing more room in the chest without having to get a larger size that’s too big everywhere else and other similar issues.  You can save even more with their weekly specials on dresses which are priced 55% less than the already low price!

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JenJenHouse also carries accessories to compliment the dress like hand bags, jewelry, shapewear and more.  It’s  really a one-stop-shop for the ultimate prom experience.  So if you have a daughter attending prom this spring, do yourself a favor and check out JenJenHouse and see how easy it is to find her dream prom dress.

Disclosure: This was a sponsored post for JensJensHouse but as always all words and opinions are 100% my own.

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Arctic Blasts, Cold Squirrels, Stupid Groundhogs and Things To Appreciate About Winter!!!

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I have to tell you, I have stopped looking or listening to the weather.  It seems old man winter does not want to loosen his vise grip on the Northeast.  The Arctic Blast we thought was gone is back with a vengeance, and from the little I do hear, it’s going to be days of bone-chilling cold followed by days of snow coming on the heels of the same.  Wow, with that to look forward too, I think we better make a list of things that we appreciate about this weather to get us through the next few days, weeks, but please don’t say months!!!  After all Spring is only 22 days away!!!

Things I appreciate about winter:

You can use your car as an extra freezer.

You never need to worry about frozen foods and ice cream melting like you do in summer.

The never-ending supply of snow for snow candy.

Burning calories naturally just trying to get warm.

Enjoying roaring fires in the fireplace.

The knowledge that it has to end sooner or later.

Taking lots of photos of our feathered and furry friends who are braving the same winter without coats, heat or down comforters.

The strong appreciation for the sun, spring and summer this weather puts in my heart.

Remembering it has to end.

Taking a hot shower and having warm cozy “feetie” pajamas to put on.

The ability to shop online even for my house hold necessities so I do not have to drive on black ice, freezing rain or blizzards.

Appreciating the beauty it does bring even if it overstays its welcome.

A central heating system that keeps us cozy even though the price of oil is outrageous.

Anytime seems like the perfect time to bake.

Knowing that its days are numbered and while March is coming in like that lion, it will be great to see it going out like a lamb!

Stay warm everyone!!!  Spring is only 22 days away, just keep repeating that!


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“My Dog The Champion” DVD Review & Giveaway!!!

The Heart of a Champion Never Dies

MY DOG THE CHAMPION BRINGS INSPIRING STORY OF A CITY GIRL AND HER FOUR-LEGGED FRIEND TO FAMILIES NATIONWIDE

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New Feature Film – Starring Dora Madison Burge, Lance Henriksen
And Cody Linley–– Bounds onto DVD for the First Time from
Anchor Bay Entertainment – February 4, 2014

 We are a pet loving family and we especially love our 3 dogs, so my little ones were thrilled to see this DVD arrive.  Ironically we had just been watching some videos on dog agility training and talking about how our Westie would love to do some of that.  This is a great family movie that deals with all sorts of relationships.  It shows how love and faith can go a long way in healing past hurts and how the heart of a champion never dies.  If you are looking for a heartwarming, heart-string tugging movie you can enjoy with your whole family; My Dog The Champion should be at the top of your list!

LOS ANGELES, CA – From the city to the country, families from coast-to-coast will experience an uplifting coming-of-age adventure when Anchor Bay Entertainment unleashes My Dog the Champion on DVD. The inspiring story of an unlikely friendship between a born-and-bred teenage city girl and a cattle dog, the new feature film starring Dora Madison Burge (“Dexter,” “Friday Night Lights,” Cowgirls ‘n Angels), Lance Henriksen (Aliens, The Terminator, Aliens vs. Predator) and Cody Linley (“Hannah Montana,” Cheaper by the Dozen) makes its national retail debut on February 4, 2014.

A moving and meaningful story for the whole family, My Dog the Champion (SRP $24.98) begins when Madison (Burge), a spoiled city teen, learns that her mother is being deployed to Afghanistan. She is suddenly forced to uproot to the country and live on her grandfather Billy’s (Henriksen) cattle ranch – in the middle of nowhere. Facing the hardships of farm life and her feelings of loneliness, she befriends Scout, the farm’s old and “useless” cattle dog. The new companions quickly form a special bond. And when the family farm becomes threatened, Madison, with some help from Eli (Linley), a teenage dog trainer, trains Scout to be an agility champion and together they compete with the hope of saving their home. Side by side, the determined duo proves the heart of a champion never dies.

 

My Dog the Champion, a story of friendship, love, teamwork, and challenges, is a must-have release for families nationwide. The film is executive produced by Arthur E. Benjamin, the founder of the American Dog Rescue, an all-volunteer, non-profit organization that works to rescue and promote the health and well-being of dogs and other animals all across the world. In addition, Scout, the movie’s starring dog, is herself a rescue!

 

About Anchor Bay Entertainment

Anchor Bay Entertainment is a leading home entertainment company.  Anchor Bay acquires and distributes feature films, original television programming, including STARZ Original series, children’s entertainment, anime (Manga Entertainment), fitness (Anchor Bay Fitness), sports, and other filmed entertainment on DVD and Blu-ray formats.  The company has long-term distribution agreements in place for select programming with AMC Networks, RADiUS, and The Weinstein Company.  Headquartered in Beverly Hills, CA, Anchor Bay Entertainment has offices in Troy, MI, as well as Canada, the United Kingdom and Australia.  Anchor Bay Entertainment (www.anchorbayentertainment.com) is a Starz (NASDAQ: STRZA, STRZB) business,www.starz.com.

My Dog the Champion

 

Audio:                         Dolby Digital 5.1
Aspect Ratio:              Anamorphic
Subtitles:                     English SDH, Spanish
Retail Price:                 $24.98
Genre:                         Action/Adventure, Family
Rating:                        G
Run Time:                   87 Mins
Year:                           2013

Anchor Bay Entertainment is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win their own My Dog The Champion DVD!  Thanks to Anchor Bay Entertaiment for the review copy and for sponsoring this champ of a givewayay on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Tommee Tippee, Closer To Nature Pacifier Review & Giveaway!!!

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Not all my babies were pacifier compatible, but thankfully my new baby, Rand, loves them! It makes things easier for both of us.  He can self-soothe and I’m  able to get more things done. I was recently given a few sets of  new Tommee Tippee pacifiers in boy designs to  review. Their new, orthodontic shape is specially designed for baby acceptance from the first attempt, as it’s a similar design to their bottle nipples. They’re BPA and phthalate free silicone, and are dishwasher safe.
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I’m happy to report that Tommee Tippee’s designers did not waste their time designing them to be accepted by baby on the first try; My baby took it right away! He has different shaped pacifiers that he usually takes, but didn’t seem to have a problem with accepting the Tommee Tippee kind.  Truthfully, he took it on the second attempt, as he was hungry the first time and nothing would have pacified him then! My baby has been using these pacifiers for a couple of weeks now, and they have certainly become his favorite! They are just the right shape for him to hold in his mouth without losing grip on it.
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These remarkable pacifiers come in three sizes – 0-3M, 0-6M and 6-18M and offer girl, boy and gender neutral colors! You can find them at Target, Babies R Us and Buy Buy Baby.  They will also be available in air style which allows extra air flows between shield and cheeks, night-time style with glow in the dark handles, and fun style with bright and playful designs.
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Tommee Tippee is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win a set of pacifiers in their choice of color style and size! Thank you Tommee Tippee for the review pacifiers and for sponsoring this wonderful giveaway!!!  Open to US Residents.
 
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One Year Subscription To iparent.tv Giveaway!!!

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What is iParent.TV? If your kids are awake, they’re probably on a smartphone, in front of a smart tv, downloading apps, or posting to social networks. And most likely you have no idea what they’re doing. iParent.TV will be a yearly, subscription-based website for teaching and informing parents on all things tech, mobile, devices, websites, and apps for kids so that you WILL know.

 

The Problem. Most parents don’t have an inside track to tech or social media dangers, let alone how to safeguard their kids against them.

58% of 10-12 year old kids believe they know how to hide their online activities from their parents.

46% of them said they would change their online behavior if they knew their parents were paying attention.

Introducing iParent.TV – keeping parents ahead of the tech curve. We believe we have the opportunity to help parents understand, get involved and safeguard their children in the ever-evolving tech World. iParent.TV educates parents with all the latest trends via Websites – Social Media – Apps – Devices

The idea. It started with a group of dads who felt like their 9-year-olds knew more about tech than they did. They were right. But their idea will help change that forever for all parents. Once launched, iParent.TV will have 100s of videos and product reviews that are very current, cutting edge and trending, keeping parents who subscribe ahead of the tech curve.

How it will work? The iParent.TV website will be a subscription-based site costing $49 per year for parents to access all the videos, reviews, how-tos, and live chat support. It will be the largest site on the net helping parents understand what’s safe and what’s not in the world of tech. – And we are offering it for only $29 on Indiegogo.

What you get? Articles, videos, reviews, tips, tools and expert advice on EVERYTHING like…
– Popular Apps
– Social Network Sites
– Major Websites
– Top Devices

To get started visit http://www.indiegogo.com/projects/iparent-tv

 

 

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EZwipers, Anco Series 31 Windshield Wipers Review & Giveaway!!!

Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial.

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My van has a huge windshield and I depend on good wipers for visibility during rain, snow, or just to clean away the elements that leave a film.  Buying wiper blades at the dealer can be very expensive, the product is marked up so much! Why spend more than you need to?

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EZwipers sells windshield  wiper blades direct to consumers and they carry several brands!  I received the Anco Series 31 Wipers and they could not have arrived at a better time.  My current wipers were just starting to fail and so when these arrived my husband went right out to install them for me.  What a pleasure to know I have great new blades that work fantastic to keep my windshield clear during all kinds of weather!

So save the money you would spend buying from the dealer and go to EZwipers.com. In a few minutes you will be able to easily order the right blades, you don’t even need to set up an account. Just type in what kind of car you have and EZwipers will find you the right blades.  EZwipers will ship them right to your home and you will appreciate the great service, money and time savings!  Now you can save your money and time for something you really enjoy!!!

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EZwipers is giving away a set of windshield wiper blades to one of Mommy Ramblings’ lucky blog readers!  Just enter to win using the Rafflecopter widget below.  Good luck, contest is open to US residents!

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Mohawk Valley Trading Company, Grade A, Dark, Robust Maple Syrup Review and Giveaway!!!

Do you like great Maple Syrup?  If you do, Mohawk Valley Trading Company has a Grade A, Dark, Robust Maple Syrup that is absolutely delicious.  It has a great rich flavor with just the right amount of sweet to pour on French Toast, waffles, pancakes, oatmeal, yogurt or whatever you like to pour it on!

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The syrup comes in glass bottles and is made primarily from sugar maple sap, which is preferred for maple syrup production because it has an average sugar content of two percent. Sap from other maple species is usually lower in sugar content, and about twice as much is needed to produce the same amount of finished syrup.

We tried this syrup and my husband and I immediately agreed it had to be the best maple syrup we had ever tasted. We look forward to weekend breakfasts even more since we have this syrup to compliment our waffles, pancakes or french toast.

The Mohawk Valley Trading Company offers the highest quality unprocessed natural products we can produce namely; Maple Syrup, Maple Sugar, Honey, Raw Honey, Beeswax, Beeswax Candles, Handmade Soap and Natural Skin Care Products.  Their warehouse is located in Utica, NY.  They only sell their products online.  If you would like to order or need more information, you can email them at info@tenonanatche.com.

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The Mohawk Valley Trading Company is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their own 16 oz. bottle of  Pure, Grade A, Dark, Robust Maple Syrup!  Thank you to Mohawk Valley Trading Company for the review syrup and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

Stay tuned for reviews and giveaways of more of their great products in the very near future!

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Take A Look At This Little Doll!!!

I have always loved dolls and remained a collector all my life.  I have large dolls, small dolls, all kinds of dolls.  I have the original Peter Play Pal Dolls, the Reproduction Peter Play Pal Dolls, Madame Alexander, Lee Middleton, Corolle and so many more.  I have to tell you though, I am blown away by the doll I received yesterday.  She is from Master Piece Dolls and she is a 39″ Artist Doll, 1 of only 350 in the US limited edition. She was sculpted by Monika Levenig and has 11 joints, gorgeous eyes and a beautiful head of blonde hair that can be styled in so many ways.

She is for the collector and these dolls go up in value as their limited editions sell out quickly.   Master Piece Doll Collectors adore these vinyl kids.  I can totally see why after I opened her.  She is absolutely stunning!  She looks so real and the way she is jointed let’s you pose her in so many ways.

Many collectors redress the dolls and display them throughout their home.  I have seen gorgeous displays of the dolls dressed in Christmas dresses or Easter.  The dolls are made so it’s easy to find children’s clothing to fit them well.  Miss Cutie Patootie wears a size 4T and a size 7 shoe.  I plan to post a video of her soon that I will add but here are some pics you may enjoy, that is, if you like dolls.  If you don’t, you might want to jump to another post.

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This is the outfit she comes with and her stand, she can stand and sit and be posed on her own too.

This is the outfit she comes with and her stand, she can stand and sit and be posed on her own too.

 

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These are her official pics on the catalog and website.

These are her official pics on the catalog and website.

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ReusaWool Dryer Balls From The Willow Store, Review & Giveaway!!!

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I do not like to use chemicals in my home and so I’m happy to do a review for ReusaWool Dryer Balls.  I do use a dryer sheet that is not filled with toxic chemicals but I know many people still use those nasty, toxic dryer sheets.  If you are, please stop!  There is no need to expose your family to that toxic brew anymore and there are alternatives that don’t use those chemicals.

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One of the options are ReusaWool Dryer Balls.  The natural wool felted balls actually reduce drying time while they soften your laundry naturally and without chemicals.  Reusa balls are mad in the USA by hand and they can be used with all types of laundry, just toss 2-3 balls in with your wet clothes and dry.  After that load just leave them in the dryer and reuse for each load.

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ReusaWool Dryer Balls will not harm your clothes and the colors are natural and safe for any color clothing.  The dye used on the balls is fiber reactive and will not bleed or run onto your laundry.  The balls last for years and can save you money since you would use them in place of dryer sheets.  I would say if you do large loads like I do you might want to up the dryer balls to 5-6 and I have read you can add a few drops of an essential oil like lavender if you like that smell or any other to scent your clothes naturally.

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Master Lock “Protecting All That You Love and Care About” Sweepstakes” To Benefit American Red Cross!!! #MasterLockProtects 3

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Recently, I was thinking about what the American Red Cross means to me.  When I think of the American Red Cross, I think about a warm blanket being placed on the shoulders of a disaster victim.  That simple gesture is what the American Red Cross embodies; caring, compassion, relief and assistance for those in need.

The Red Cross is there to help Americans affected by disasters, support members of the military and their families, to facilitate  collection, processing and distribution of life saving blood, provided health and safety education and development and to provide international relief and development.  My daughter started volunteering  in high school  for the Red Cross blood drives in our community.   She enjoyed working with them so much that it ignited a spark for community service she has to this day.

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The American Red Cross is one of the nation’s premier humanitarian organizations that was started by Clara Barton in 1881.  Clara Barton led the Red Cross for 23 years.  After disasters like hurricanes, tornadoes or earthquakes, I always see the Red Cross responding immediately to provide victims with their basic needs. The efforts of this organization helps to give those affected  a bit of security, comfort and care while  always treating them with the dignity they deserve in the wake of unspeakable loss.  Just the Red Cross symbol alone is a vision of hope, a symbol of love and  commitment to relieve suffering to those in need.

As a parent, I know the protection of my family is paramount in my thoughts and actions every day.  It gives me security knowing that companies like Master Lock  have been providing individuals the most innovative security solutions for homes, autos, bikes, storage security and more since 1921.  I remember my first experience with Master Lock was the combination lock on my gym locker.  I used that lock from elementary through high school and that made an impression even then about the quality of their products.

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 Master Lock is the recognized leader in padlock and security industries and is always setting the bar higher and producing the best products to help families live as safely and securely as we can.  In an uncertain world Master Lock helps us keep our belongings safe and secure with products that we can put our trust in.

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Master Lock has a “Protecting All That You Love and Care About” Sweepstakes: Master Lock is helping consumers protect all that they love and care about in 2014, whether a precious pet, certain someone or prized possession.

Master Lock is kicking off a year-long initiative by asking consumers to tweet what they most want to protect using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects in exchange for a $1 donation to the American Red Cross and entry into their sweepstakes for the chance to win one of 28 great prize packs!

Master Lock will make an initial $10,000 donation to the American Red Cross and will donate up to $10,000 in additional funds based on consumers participation in the sweepstakes.

Master Lock’s generous donation will support the urgent needs of the American Red Cross mission, whether it is responding to a disaster, collecting lifesaving blood, teaching skills to save a life, or assisting military members and their families during emergencies.

I would like to invite you to join me at a Twitter party, kicking off the campaign on Tuesday, February 18th.   If you would like to attend, click HERE!

Sweepstakes period: February 17th – February 28th

See the Sweepstakes Rules HERE!

Sweepstakes Prizes Include:

3   Grand Prize Winners: 

$100 Visa Gift Card

Master Lock 5422D Portable Key Safe

1547DCM Backpack Lock

5900D SafeSpace

Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit

25   First Prize Winners: 25

$50 Visa Gift Card

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Red Cross Emergency Preparedness Kit

 So please share a tweet to raise money for the American Red Cross and let Master Lock know what you most want to protect using the hashtag #MasterLockProtects. You just may be a winner in the sweepstakes for doing your part to help such a great organization!!!

 This is a sponsored post on behalf of Master Lock but as always the opinions expressed are 100% my own.

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