Family, Travel, Runnning help me live my best life -- what helps you live yours?

2015 is almost at and end, and a new year is about to begin!  People all over the world are making New Years' Resolutions and challenging themselves to life the best lives they can. But what does living fully mean? Everyone has their own idea about what fulfillment means, but the quest to achieve it is universal.  For me, it means several...

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Moscow Ballet Great Russian Nutcracker: a fresh twist on an old classic

I have seen many Nutcracker ballets in my time, and each one is special and unique in its own way...but I have never seen a Nutcracker quite like the one performed by the Moscow Ballet! I had the privilege of seeing it a few days ago with me daughter and mother-in-law, and it was a truly special night for all of us.Many families are familiar with...

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What makes Cancer Treatment Centers of America different?

It’s hard to find someone whose life hasn’t been impacted by the C-word- cancer. For the women in my dad's family, it's actually the B-word-- breast cancer. My dad's mother (my grandmother) and all of her sisters (my great-aunts) had breast cancer. My dad's sister (my aunt) also had it. The family history doesn't stop there. My dad's father (my grandfather)...

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10 Ways to enjoy PEEPS over the holidays (and a giveaway for you!)

Breaking news for candy lovers: PEEPS, everyone's favorite Easter chicks aren't just for Easter any more! PEEPS & COMPANY® have all kinds of holiday themed goodies for your eating, gifting, and decorating pleasure. Here are 10 ideas for what to do with PEEPS candy this holiday season: Add to your holiday stockings  Give to classmates at...

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American Girl Holiday Accessories for Dolls

Yesterday I reviewed one of the American Girl 2015 holiday items: the Joyful Jewels dress. But what is a holiday outfit without accessories? The American Girl Holiday Accessories for Dolls set has everything a doll wants to complete her holiday celebrations. I received a sample of the accessories set to review, and I agree, it's the perfect complement...

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American Girl Playful Polar Bear pajamas

The holidays have arrived at American Girl, and there are gift ideas galore for every girls big and little, and budgets big and little! Right now all their regularly-priced merchandise is on sale at 20% off until December 12, so don't delay, get those presents for your American Girl today! The sale is good at Americangirl.com, the American Girl...

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Dig Into IHOP's Festive Flavors

I don't think I could eat cereal every morning for breakfast, but I sure as anything could eat pancakes (or waffles or french toast), sausage and eggs every morning -- or every afternoon and evening! I don't think I'd ever get sick of them, especially when you can always add a seasonal twist to your pancakes or waffles or french toast. As if to...

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Save 20% on Label Daddy for the holidays

The holidays are here and it's gift wrapping season! We are part of a huge family: we are 5 kids, my mom has 6 siblings, my dad has 4 siblings, and each of them have their own kids! My maternal grandmother has 38 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren! That's a lot of presents to wrap. We love each and every one of them, so we want each and every...

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American Girl Joyful Jewels Dress for Dolls

When I first saw American Girl's 2015 holiday doll outfit collection, I was immediately drawn to the Joyful Jewels outfit. There is just something so fun and festive about a red party dress; whenever I see it, it puts me into a holiday mood! When I received a sample of the Joyful Jewels Outfit to review, I got to see the beautiful detail and...

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Foster Grant sunglasses: on point and cool as ever

Remember the slogan "Who's that behind those Foster Grants"? Foster Grant is still around, and their sunglasses are better than ever! Foster Grant sent me several pairs of their high fashion glasses and they were the perfect accessory for The Pea on last week's road trip to sunny San Diego. She loved the pink and gold toned aviator shades with...

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