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May 12, 2014 · 6:21 pm

Save $5 On Tickets To LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester!!!

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Did you know that the LEGOLAND Discovery Center is one of Westchester’s top kids attractions and has one of the world’s biggest boxes of LEGO bricks!

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Explore LEGOLAND Discovery Center Westchester and see New York’s top landmarks made out of LEGO bricks, learn secrets from the Master Model Builder, experience their indoor soft play and score big on our LEGO rides.

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Ideal for children aged 3-10 years, LEGOLAND Discovery Center is perfect for the biggest fans of LEGO families! With 15 different attractions all included in the admission price, purchasing tickets online is the only way to guarantee entry to the Center as tickets are limited. We are planning a trip here with our kids and cannot wait to follow up and share with you all the fun. Hey, maybe we will meet you there! Click HERE to save $5 on tickets!!!

C-SLIDE Webcam Cover 1.0 Review & Giveaway!!!

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

Do you ever get the feeling Big Brother is watching? If so, you may wonder if anyone is able to hack in and spy on you through your webcam on your laptop, desktop computer, monitor, smart TV, PS4, Xbox Kinect and some other External Web cameras. The C-SLIDE Webcam Cover 1.0 is a patented design that works with all the devices I just mentioned and will protect you from unauthorized spying eyes.

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Product Features:
Super Thin: 1mm thick so laptops are able to shut with ease
Length: 1.5”
Height: .5”
Applications: double sided tape
Durable : made from high-grade plastic
Won’t Scratch: designed to open and close without harming the camera lens

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The C-SLIDE is available for purchase at C-SLIDE, eBay, Amazon, Open Sky, and Etsy

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· 1:38 am

Montagne Jeunesse Facial Masques Review & Giveaway!!!

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

Mother’s Day weekend is upon us and I can tell you after the stress filled week I have had, I am looking forward to some quality family time and much-needed R & R. Home improvements are stressful and this week has left me with one nerve. I am definitely planning some “me time” where I can de-stress.

I have the perfect way to do it too, using one of the new Montagne Jeunesse masques I received recently. Made with only natural ingredients, the fun, easy to use masques are bursting with delicious ingredients to cleanse, purify, refresh and soothe your skin. They keep your skin looking fabulous and you will be glad to know they are organic, vegan and cruelty-free!

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The assortment I received consisted of Pomegranate & Passion Flower, Green & Ginger, Raspberry & Mango, Aloe Vera & Willow and Cocoa Butter & Cream. Easy to apply and will dry so you can just peel it right off. These are a real treat and I am looking forward to using the deep cleaning Passion Flower and Pomegranate tomorrow.

I would love to use it while laying in my new whirlpool, but since a certain tile contractor I won’t mention is still not finished with our bathroom, I will do the best I can, and just let the wonderful aromas take me away to a beach paradise. In the 15-20 minutes that it takes to dry and be ready to peel off, I can certainly lie back and just imagine waves crashing to the shore as I lie on the warm sand. Ahhh! Happy Mother’s Day All!!!

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May 9, 2014 · 7:31 pm

State Farm Neighborhood Assist Needs Your Help To Help Others!!!

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I have always put great value on the importance of giving back in our own community. Whether it’s joining a local group that plants flowers in town or volunteering as a scout leader, sports coach or to help with a neighborhood litter pluck, it’s a great feeling to take part in something that impacts the community.

I have been a scout leader, headed local volunteer organizations and understand the importance of giving back. Our community is dependant on individuals to give their time for the betterment of our neighborhoods and towns. I consider myself lucky to live in a place where people are willing to volunteer in an effort to assist others, beautify our towns and teach new skills.

As a mom, I know that we are an example to our children. I have always encouraged my children to volunteer and give back to the community as well. My oldest daughter has volunteered at blood drives and has been a youth leadership ambassador and leader since her early teens. She is graduating with honors with her Masters degree in May with numerous awards and one is the university’s public service award. It makes me proud as a mom to see that my children are a positive influence on others.

State Farm Neighborhood Assist is a life-changing program that helps empower communities and the people who live there…by awarding grants of $25,000 to 40 deserving projects!

Communities across the United States and Canada answered the call from State Farm to help create a positive impact in their community and submitted 4,000 causes as part of this year’s State Farm Neighborhood Assist. Now the top 200 causes have been selected by the State and they need your “assist” to help vote them into the top 40.

State Farm Neighborhood Assist awards desperately needed grants to the top 40 deserving programs determined by your votes! Please vote by visiting their page and casting your vote for your favorite State Farm Neighborhood Assist programs — you can show your support up to 10 times each day! Hurry because voting ends May 16th!

You can learn more by visiting the State Farm Neighborhood Assist Website HERE!

“I participated in an Influencer Activation on behalf of MomCentral Consulting for State Farm. I received a promotional item to thank me for participating.”

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May 8, 2014 · 2:10 pm

Enter To Win Tickets To See The New X-Men: Days Of Future Past Movie!!!

The new X-Men movie Days of Future Past is opening on May 23rd and if you have X-Men fans in your home like I do, you know this is a big deal!

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Right now at select Walgreens stores you will find a special Axe X-men gift pack and movie poster promo. To find a participating Walgreens near you just input your zip code in the store locater below.

Enter The Giveaway!!!

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Three winners will win a Movie Certificate that is valid for two tickets. To enter please use the Rafflecopter widget below! Good Luck!!! Open to US residents.

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May 7, 2014 · 6:13 pm

Master Bath Renovation Update in our Curb Appeal Series!!! #CurbAppeal

Well, it is time for another curb appeal update. The master bath is slowly coming along. Our tile contractor still has about a week to finish but things are finally shaping up. Tomorrow they are grouting the shower and finishing more walls. After all the walls are done they will tile the floor, then put the new toilet in, install the tub and we can get the shower panel and frameless doors on, the vanity installed, countertop and sinks, all the trim and the paint.

Here is a look at some of the progress since last time:

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· 10:11 am

Win an Autographed Copy of “It Ain’t Over…” By Marlo Thomas

Anyone who has ever tried to make a big life change knows it can be a bit more complicated – and frightening – than that. How do you get up the nerve and confidence to actually take the leap? No one knows better than the women profiled in this powerful book by actress, activist, and bestselling author Marlo Thomas.

It Ain’t Over . . . Till It’s Over introduces us to sixty amazing women who are proving that it’s never too late to live out a dream – to launch a business, travel the world, get a PhD, indulge a creative impulse, make a family recipe famous, escape danger, find love, or fill a void in life with a challenging new experience.

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Meet a graphic artist who fulfilled a childhood ambition by going to med school at age forty-two; a suburban mom whose innovative snack recipe for her daughter’s lunchbox turned into a multimillion-dollar business; a private-practice psychiatrist who convinced her husband that they should quit their jobs and take off on an exciting, open-ended, cross-country adventure – in a giant bus, no less!; and a middle-aged English teacher who, devastated to discover that her husband was cheating on her, refused to be a victim, filed for divorce, and began the challenging journey of rebuilding her life.

Brimming with anecdotes that will inspire smiles, tears, and – most of all – hope, It Ain’t Over speaks to women of all ages with an empowering message: The best is yet to come!
Get your copy today at But anyone who has ever tried to make a big life change knows it can be a bit more complicated – and frightening – than that. How do you get up the nerve and confidence to actually take the leap? No one knows better than the women profiled in this powerful book by actress, activist, and bestselling author Marlo Thomas.

I am excited to be meeting with Marlo Thomas tomorrow during a live webinar and I can’t wait to tell you all about it!

Get your copy today on Amazon! Follow Marlo on Twitter @MarloThomas and like her on Facebook.

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Win an autographed copy of the book!!!

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· 12:08 am

Lakeshore, Are You Ready? Game Show Review and Giveaway!!!

It seems the end of the school year is gaining on us. During the summer it’s important to keep your children engaged in learning, but that can be difficult since they want to have fun instead. A great way to combine the two, is by playing a new series of play-at-home games designed to prepare children for the next grade of school by Lakeshore. The games are called Are You Ready? Game Shows and they are available in grades Kindergarten-5th grade.

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This new set of innovative learning games provides an easy way for parents to prevent summer learning loss and improve children’s school performance in the coming year. Perfect for summer learning, these games target the most essential math and language skills needed for success in school—while keeping kids engaged as they take on the exciting role of game-show contestant!

I received Are You Ready For 2nd Grade? Game Show for review and played it with my first grader. He was very motivated when he saw the realistic play money. I was amazed at how engaged he was and how well he did answering the questions. You start with the first set and move on to the subsequent sets keeping track of each question with a handy chart that lets you note if the child answered the question correctly.

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The chart easily lets you see skills your child has mastered or if they need extra help in a specific area. When your child answers the question correctly they get the dollar amount of the card as a reward. My preschooler quickly wanted to play and I am going to get him the Are You Ready for Kindergarten? Game Show to play over the summer.

Lakeshore is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings and one lucky blog reader will win an Are You Ready? Game Show in whatever grade level K-5 they like! Thank you Lakeshore for the review game and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!! Open to US residents.

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May 5, 2014 · 11:56 pm

“Count on the Subway” Book Review & Giveaway!!!

Count on The Subway by Paul DuBois Jacobs and Jennifer Swender is a delightful children’s book that tells what it’s like to ride the subway counting all the way. My little ones love this book especially since they hear all about the subway from their sister who attends school near NYC.

This book was very timely since she will be graduating in a few weeks and was hired as a GIS Analyst with New Jersey Transit. So trains, subways and everything transportation is big around here.

So if you have a MetroCard of if you have never stepped foot on a subway, this book is a ticket to ride for all. Everyone can experience a taste of navigating through NYC on this counting adventure!

Count on the Subway

1 MetroCard, Momma and me.
Down 2 flights—to catch the 3.
4 turnstiles, singers 5.
A rumble, a screech . . . the train arrives!

This bright, young counting book is a delightful trip through the New York City subway system. Hand in hand, child and mother see colorful subway signs and funny passengers, watch trains screeching by, and make new friends. With bold illustrations and a playful, rhyming text, this is not only a counting book, but also a tribute to New York and a sweet story of a child and parent navigating the city together.

Giveaway

Random House is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings! One lucky blog reader will win their own copy of Count on the Subway! Thank you Random House for sponsoring this great giveaway and for the review copy. Open to US residents.

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May 4, 2014 · 1:10 am

Lovable Labels, Teacher Gift Sets Available Now!!! Save 10%!!!

I can’t believe it but another school year is almost in the books. If you are thinking about what you could get your child’s teacher as a thank you or end of year gift, I have an idea. The Teacher Gift Sets from Lovable Labels will give teachers something personal and practical.

Teachers get so many mugs, pens and note pads, why not get then something they can really use? The personalized note cards and apple-shaped labels will get put to good use in the classroom and for notes to parents. The set is packaged in a clear bag with ribbon so it is all set for gift giving.

Choose from School House or Wheels on the Bus designs. Hurry because these are only available until June 30th. You can take 10% off the Teacher Gift Sets and anything else on the Lovable Labels site by using the Coupon Code CarolynKLB1 when you check out at Lovable Labels.

Description: Looking for the perfect teacher gift? Get a gold star with this gift set! Personalized note cards and adorable Apple-shaped Labels make the perfect thank-you gift! (perfect for labeling classroom supplies). We use high quality graphics to create our cards and all are printed on Acid Free heavy card stock. Presented in a beautiful clear cello bag and pretty ribbon, it makes a perfect gift.

Features: acid free heavy card stock, pretty wrapping

Quantity: 12 folded cards, 12 matching envelopes, 12 coordinating seals and 40 apple-shaped labels

Dimensions:
Card: 13.97 cm x 10.8 cm (5 ½” x 4 ¼”)
Envelope: 11 cm x 14.6 cm (4 3/8″ x 5 ¾”)
Seal (circle): 2.54 cm (1″ Diam.)
Apple Shaped Label: 3.8 cm x 4.4 cm (1 ½” x 1 ¾”)