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Walmart Family Mobile Has The Lowest Priced Unlimited Plans!!!

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I am one of those moms who has kids ranging from young adults to preschoolers.  When your older kids start driving, believe me, you’re going to want to know you can reach them and that they have the capability to call if anything happens.

However, it can be very costly for everyone to have a smart phone not to mention an unlimited family mobile plan. That’s why I am so excited about Walmart Family Mobile, it’s the lowest price unlimited talk, text & data/web plan!

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You can purchase a variety of smart phones for under $100 with some under $50 right now!  I went to Walmart today to purchase a gift from my son for Valentine’s Day!  I bought him the Evolve Smart Phone and it was just $79.00!  Walmart’s lowest priced unlimited  plans for talk, text and web are just $39.99 a month!  There’s no contract and you just pay monthly.

The low price gets lower when you add a line because you save $5 when you add other family members to the unlimited plan.  That’s a great value and much less than we are paying with our contract service.

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With phones and unlimited plans this affordable, staying in touch with everyone is easy and the peace of mind it gives me is priceless.  Since many families are now receiving their tax return, this may just be something you want to consider using it toward. Unlimited plans are so great because you don’t need to worry about anyone going over their minutes or data/web allotment and then being slapped with huge fees you didn’t plan on.

It couldn’t have been easier to buy the phone and the start-up for the Family Mobile Plan.  As I made my way to the electronics department, I immediately saw the display with the phones and signage about Walmart’ s Lowest Priced Unlimited Plan.

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 A very nice young man immediately approached me and was very knowledgable about the phones and plan.  I told him I wanted to buy the OneTouch Evolve and he picked the phone for me, then I asked him how it works with setting up the unlimited plan and he told me I needed the start-up pack,  picked the right one and told me I could activate it online or on the phone.

That was it, I paid and was on my way.  Of course I picked up a Valentine’s gift bag for the gift that keeps on giving.  When I got home I wrapped it up and put it in the gift bag and now to wait and see his reaction.  I know he will just love it! I will update with his reaction.

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Celebrate National Soup Month With the Original SoupMan!!! #SoupManFan

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The SoupMan phenomenon started back in 1984, long  before the Seinfeld, Soup Nazi,  “NO SOUP FOR YOU!” classic punchline; there were soup lines outside of Al’s legendary NYC store.  This was soup worth waiting for, even in sub-zero winters. The innovative recipes, miraculously fresh ingredients and spices from Al‘s secret sources showed jaded New Yorker’s a whole new side of soup.

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The years may have changed but nothing about the small-batch soups have.  They are still made with the craft and relentless pursuit of excellence that defines perfectionism and creates legends.  The New York Times declares, Al creates “Art, not soup.” Available at over 500 Walmart locations, over 750 Stop & Shop, 1400 Safeway stores, Giant, Martin’s Supermarkets, plus other grocers across the nation, fans  can enjoy The SoupMan’s original recipes in the comfort of their own home. Find a store near you HERE.   Follow SoupMan on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Here in New York we are experiencing an Arctic Blast of bone chilling cold.  If any time was right for a steaming hot bowl of hearty soup, it’s now!  SoupMan soups are packed in cartons not cans and they are not condensed, so do not add water.  All you need to do is open, heat and enjoy!  I have been having SoupMan Soup for lunch the past few days and I really looked forward to soup time!

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The lentil was the first kind I tried and it is full of quality ingredients and packed with flavor.  The soup is very satisfying, no need to add a sandwich and will have you fueled and ready for the rest of the day no matter what the temperature is outside.

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I also tried the new Jambalaya and that was incredibly delicious.  I cannot wait to sample the Lobster Bisque, Tomato, Crab & Corn Chowder, Chicken Noodle and Chicken Gumbo.  Love that I can get the soups in my Walmart and how great that I won’t ever have to hear, “No Soup For You!”  With SoupMan there is soup for all of us!  Try some today and chase away the winter chills with a hot bowl of deliciousness as you Celebrate National Soup Month With the Original SoupMan! 

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This is a review in partnership with The Niche Parent Network & Conference as always all opinions and views expressed are 100% my own.


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Celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend And Kick Off Cookie Season!!! #CookieBoss

As a blogger in the  Mom It Forward Blogger Network I was compensated  by GSUSA for my participation in this promotion.  As always my views, words, and opinions are 100% my own.

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Do you know what season it is?  Maybe you are thinking about football and the upcoming Superbowl but that’s not what I’m thinking of. Are you ready for some COOKIES?!!!  That’s right, Cookie Season is almost here! Girl Scout Cookie Season, and In New York City the Girls Scouts of the USA will celebrate the start of the season by taking over Vanderbilt Hall in Grand Central Terminal on Friday, February 7th, from 8 am to 7 pm to give the big apple residents their first taste of this year’s cookies.  Are you ready to celebrate National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend?

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The Girl Scouts is the world’s largest girl-led business, the near $800 million dollar cookie program was created to teach girls five essential life skills: goal setting, decision-making, money management, business ethics and people skills.  I remember fondly my time as a girl scout, the weekly meetings, crafts, earning badges, learning new skills, bonding with peers, trips and of course the cookie sale.  I loved the colorful order forms and seeing them fill up with orders, picking up all the boxes and delivering them with my mom and sister.

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When I had my own daughter there was no doubt she would also participate in Girl Scouts. This time I was her troop leader, allowing me to  see and experience Girl Scouts from the other side.  I loved being a troop leader and there was so much support, we had local meetings, worked close with council, went to some tremendous, enriching leader trainings and had the chance to work with some amazing young girls along the way.  It was a wonderful experience even as an adult.

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I will never forget the excitement of the cookie sales, how my dining room became Cookie Central for pick up and how we organized special sales with the girls to sell the extra boxes.  Setting up  the events to sell the extra cookies really helped the girls with their planning, business skills and time management.

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 We held brainstorming sessions about the best venue with the most traffic, what we would need, dividing up the tasks, coming together the day of the event to set up, do business and learn important skills that would be a foundation for the rest of their lives.  How to deal with people, totaling up orders, giving change, preparing for the unexpected and doing it all with a smile are what the girls would remember at the end of the day along with the laughs and fun we had.  The memories I carry as both a Girl Scout and then a Girl Scout Leader are a gift and the whole experience has enriched my life in so many ways.

Connect with GSUSA on their Website, check out their Cookie Program Page. Follow them on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.  The Girl Scouts of Western NY are also on Facebook and Twitter so stop by and say hi!

 

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Want to enter a great giveaway!!!  Enter a very special giveaway to celebrate  National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend. Two lucky winners will receive a basket of Girl Scout merchandise from Girl Scouts of the USA (ARV: $125). – See more HERE!!!


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Habé Natural Cream For Hands, Feet & Body Review & Giveaway!!!

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

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Saturday is one of my most favorite days of the year!  You may wonder if it’s my birthday or anniversary but it’s not.  The reason for it being one of my favorite days is because it’s the first day of February and the first time  this year that I can official say that Spring is next month!  By this time I am through with Winter and wanting to have my feet in some sandals or in the grass.

With the brutal weather most of the country has been affected by, it’s seems truer than ever for me.  If your feet or hands have been feeling the effects too then you may want to try Habé Natural Cream for feet, hands and body.  This soothing cream is more like a balm and is 100% natural made from the finest natural ingredients including olive oil, coconut oil, tea tree oil and beeswax.  This head to toe body moisturizer will help restore your dry skin and bring softness and healing to cracked feet and hands.

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This cream comes in a 2 oz tin that is handy to keep in your purse or pocket and is great for travel.  Just apply and you will notice the improvement quickly in you skin, using Habé Natural Cream now will help you have soft, moisturized skin you will want to show off come spring and summer.  That reminds me, spring is on its way!

Habé is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings and one lucky blog reader will win Habé Natural Cream for hands, feet and body! To enter please use the Rafflecopter widget below. Good Luck!

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Enter The Superbowl Sweeps At Rigoni di Asiago To Win A Sampler Of Honey, Fruit & Hazelnut Spread!!!

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Enter the Superbowl Sweeps for Rigoni di Asiago now to win a sample set of their Mielbio Italian Orange Blossom Honey, Fiordifrutta Apricot Fruit Spread and a Nocciolata Hazelnut Spread.

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Get multiple entries the more you share! Contest ends on February 2nd. Click HERE!!!

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5 Lucky Fans will Win a set of our Fiordifrutta Fruit Spread, a Nocciolata Hazelnut Spread, and a Mielbio Italian Honey!

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Try New, Limited Edition TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Milk Hot or Cold Today!!! #TruMoo

“This post is an announcement about the new seasonal Chocolate Marshmallow Milk that’s in stores this month only! We can’t wait to try it! For this post TruMoo’s Chocolate Milk was used and is available year-round”

 

If you are in the middle of  the Arctic Blast that much of the country is facing, a cup of hot chocolate with marshmallows probably sounds delicious.  An easy way to make that a reality is to heat up some TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Milk. Then settle in with your hands around that steaming cup of chocolate marshmallow goodness and close your eyes and dream about spring.  Want a cold refreshing chocolate drink?  No problem because TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow tastes great right from the fridge, just pour a nice tall glass and enjoy.

Whether you like it hot or cold, with TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk you just can’t go wrong!    TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow milk is made with fresh white milk sourced from regional dairies around the country – pure cocoa and just enough natural sugar to make it taste great.  TruMoo Milk contains no artificial growth hormones or high fructose corn syrup and is nutritious and delicious! Moms and Dads can feel good serving TruMoo Chocolate Milk because it’s packed with calcium and vitamins A & D!

 

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Why is TruMoo the best chocolate milk for your kids?

TruMoo Chocolate Milk has been formulated to contain less added sugar and calories than previous chocolate milk formulas. It is sweetened with just enough sugar to supplement the naturally occurring sugar in milk (lactose). Studies show that adding this bit of sugar to nourishing food and drinks like milk encourages children and adolescents to consume the nutrients they need for a balanced diet at critical development stages.

So go grab some TruMoo Chocolate Marshmallow Milk you can find it in the dairy section at grocery stores nationwide during the month of February! Click HERE to find a store near you!  Visit the TruMoo Website and follow TruMoo on Facebook and Twitter.  Check out our Instagram Video HERE!


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Master Bath Reno Updates & A Great Hobby Lobby Find!!! #CurbAppeal

If you remember my indecision on the master vanity, mirrors and medicine cabinets, it may amaze you to know that the vanity is not only finalized but ordered and being shipped. The mirrors are here and the medicine cabinets are as well.

We toyed with the idea of constructing our own recessed storage cabinets on the sides of the vanity, but the more we looked at components we would need and the work involved, especially given the amount of projects we still had to complete, it started to make sense to go with something finished.   I did try, even went to Hobby Lobby and other stores for something that would work as a door but look like a nice piece of wall art on the wall concealing a medicine cabinet. Concealed Cabinet design In the end we went with The Concealed Cabinet because we can still make custom tweaks like add a power  strip inside the cabinet, but the basics are done.  The other great feature is that we can customize the door with a print, photograph, artwork from our children or whatever we like and we can change it as often as the mood strikes.

I am so excited to tell you and show you more on these great cabinets.  We are going to take you through the entire installation process not only of the cabinets but of the entire master bath and master bedroom renovations.  Feel free to share any ideas and tips you have or tell us about any projects you are working on.  We chose the extra-large size and will have one on either end.  So now the next decision  is picking out the art to display on the door frame.

This is the extra large cabinet we choose and we get to customize with our own choice of art work to make the design original and truly "us"

This is the extra-large cabinet we choose and we get to customize with our own choice of art work to make the design original and truly “us”

The other news is that the new whirlpool tub is being delivered on Wednesday.  I have been holding off demo until then but it’s almost time to get the rest done and start rebuilding.  I tell you I am so looking forward to a long relaxing soak in that tub.  We are having some design brainstorming sessions regarding the freestanding tub filler and its placement.

My husband assures me all is good, but I have to tell you, I’m a bit stressed by some placement issues we have.  I still need to make a decision on the vanity lighting.  The bathroom has recessed lighting in most areas except by the vanity area. I have been looking at so many different styles of lighting and my brain is on overload.

I picked up a great mirror I want to use as an accent in the bathroom at Hobby Lobby the other day.  It is huge, heavy, and gorgeous.  It is nearly the same color as the vanity I refinished for my sewing table last year and I have decided to use that color as an accent color in the bathroom.  I see that color everywhere and yet I am so stressed picking out towels and rugs. #hobbylobby Got it #hobbylobby My daughter and I went to Home Goods a few days ago and I picked out some towels that I thought were in the same color family and bought them to hang on the towel bars that will be around the tub. When I found 3 rugs that also looked to be perfect I was ecstatic but a little perplexed.

I was so stressed if I had the right shade and then my daughter told me to chill out because there was a 30 day return policy if they weren’t.  I get home and now, I don’t know if I am losing my mind or if the lighting in the store affected it, but they look more like a sea-foam greenish type blue than what I thought they were.  Not sure what I am going to do yet, but I need to decide before my 30 days are up!


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Davidson’s Organics, Box of Assorted South African Red Teas Review & Giveaway!!!

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Do you like tea?  I recently tried some South African Red teas from Davidson’s and they were delicious.  Packed inside a reusable wooden Tea Chest were 6 assorted Red tea bags including South African Rooibos, Honeybush, Red Vanilla and Red Passion.  This little chest is so cute and my five-year old has already claimed it.  Whether you pair it with a great tea cup for a special gift for the tea lover or use it yourself during travel it is sure to be enjoyed.

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The teas are flavorful and rich and the perfect beverage to enjoy during these very cold January days!  Davidson’s Organics  is your one-stop online store for teas, herbs, cocoa and spices, and where you’ll always find “ingredients as good for you as you expect them to be.” In keeping with this commitment, they can proudly say that their entire product line is USDA Certified Organic and KSA Certified Kosher! After over 3 decades of selling tea, only organic meets our definition of quality. Many of Davidson’s teas are also Fair Trade Certified. When you select Davidson’s, you’ll discover the world of uncompromisingly healthy and delicious tea blends! Relax with a cup of tea…while browsing their website! 

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Davidson’s Organics is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win a sample box of South African Red teas from Davidson’s!  Thank you Davidson’s for the sample box and for sponsoring this great giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Donsuemor Bakery Review & Giveaway!!!

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Starting with an original French recipe, Don and Susie Morris (Don-Sue-Mor) introduced madeleines to their Berkeley, California “gourmet ghetto” community in 1976. Together, the creative entrepreneur and the passionate baker created a treat unlike any other—a moist little cake with a fresh, unforgettable taste. Donsuemor continues their tradition of baking delicious bakery treats that bring delight to everyday life.

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I was recently sent a box of delicious assorted cookies from Donsuemor to review. Filled with delectable, soft, moist Madeleines,  nutty, sweet French Almond Cakes and assorted Biscotti, they were so good I did not want to share!  These cookies are perfect to serve with coffee or tea and make a lovely presentation for guests.  They’re also a great choice to bring when visiting as a hostess gift or to send to someone special.  Donsuemor Madeleines are now available at select Costco stores!

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Donsuemor is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win an assorted box of Donsuemor delectable cookies!  Thank you Donsuemor for the review treats and for sponsoring this delicious giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mat Review & Giveaway!!!

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I love baking, so I was thrilled to review BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mats.  These flexible, silicone baking mats let you bake without greasing your cookie sheets with butter or oil.  They also help your cookies and other baked goods to cook evenly without burning.  Best of all, you will be able to get your baked goods off the mat when baked with ease because the silicone is non-stick.  After you are finished the mats clean right up with soap and water until the next time.  You can also use them to knead or roll dough without anything getting stuck.  I was sent 2 mats for review and want to get a third for that purpose.  No better time too because they are having a 1/2 price January Sale!!!  The mats are available on Amazon.com.

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  • HALF-PRICE JANUARY SALE!
  • Completely non-stick silicone baking mat
  • Even heat distribution giving you a perfect bake every time
  • Multi-purpose: you can use it for kneading, freezing, microwaving and baking
  • Safe for temperatures from -40°F to 480°F (-40°C to 248°C)
  • Food grade silicone, FDA approved
  • Easy clean so no more scrubbing burnt-on grease for you!

 

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The BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mat is a silicone coated, fiberglass mat that does the job parchment paper and grease are supposed to do but with perfect results EVERY TIME!  Using that mat will save you money and is a very green move in the kitchen since you will cut down on your use of parchment paper.  Using the mat can cut down on calories as well which is healthier, especially if you are trying to eat healthier.

I made some sugar cookies to test the mats out and they worked great!  The cookies cooked evenly and were easy to remove when baked.  Even though I decorated on the sheet before putting them in the oven and there was some spilling of the decorating sugars and nonpareils  onto the mat, the cleanup was a breeze with soap and water.

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BrightSpring is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!  One lucky blog reader will win a BrightSpring Silicone Baking Mat!  Thank you to BrightSpring for the review mats and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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