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When I met Stacey Snider, CEO of Dreamworks, I was literally still drying the tears that had come so hard and so fast that my neck was wet. The movie credits for The Help had just finished rolling and we knew we were going to be interviewing Stacey Snider, but not exactly the specific time- and into the screening room…
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If you haven’t signed up for Dealster, then you should! They are a hot new site that offers daily deals directly in your inbox each day for local restaurants, retailers, spas and much more. They also offer daily deals that are available nationally, so you can live anywhere and snag that great deal! Each deal has their own restrictions and…
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I love using our grill. Barbeque. Whatever you call it, I love me some freshly grilled anything. Just last night, I marinated chicken and veggies in light italian dressing and garlic (a recipe I found on CooksIllustrated.com via our friend Jonny) and made kebabs alternating the chicken and chunks of pineapple. Oh, my stars. Yummy. We do tend to grill a…
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Hillshire Farm has a brand new product coming and they sent some for us to try. The Grilled Essentials come in several flavor varieties including Italian Style, Grilled Chicken Breast (unseasoned), Lemon Pepper, Hardwood Smoked and Garlic & Herb. These aren’t going to be on store shelves until early September, so I was excited to try them so soon! The Italian Style Chicken…
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Each week MomonDealz brings us a kids craft that is fun, frugal, and educational! I know we just did a rocket craft a couple of weeks ago, but since National Aviation Day is the 19th, I couldn’t let the day pass without doing a craft related to it!
Cécile & Marie-Grace Charity Ball You and your girl can be among the first to celebrate our newest historical characters—Cécile Rey and Marie-Grace Gardner! Your girl is invited to wear her fanciest dress to this benefit party inspired by the costume balls of 1850s New Orleans. Enjoy a delicious meal, learn ballroom dance steps, make fun crafts, and more! Plus,…
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