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A Year in Review

Saying Goodbye to 2013...

12/30/2013
Oh, 2013...you were good to us!  While you were probably the LEAST eventful year to date since David and I met, you were definitely filled with outstanding moments that we will never forget. ...

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Christmas Presents

What I Got For Christmas *TAG*

12/29/2013
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blog hop

Social Media Sunday #20

12/28/2013
<div align="center"><a href="http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div> <div align="center"><a href="http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div> ...

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Cool Gear Inc.

Review: Cool Gear Inc.

12/28/2013
Disclaimer:  I was sent the products in this post for review.  I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  I don't know why but recently I've been OBSESSED with Mason Jar water bottles.  My mother-in-law got us two that were clear but they are glass and heavy.  I don't use them too often since the...

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DressFirst.com

Review: DressFirst.com...Wedding, Prom Dress & More!

12/27/2013
Disclaimer: This is a Sponsored Post Website  Facebook  Twitter When David and I chose to elope in Las Vegas, I knew I didn't want a super long or fancy dress but I did want a wedding dress for my day to be extra special.  I chose to go with a tea length dress.  It was white and has a rouged bodice with a...

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#askawayfriday

#AskAwayFriday Week 21!

12/26/2013
Hello December! It's the month of crazy holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, happiness and joy! For those of you who aren't familiar with #AskAwayFriday it's an amazing way to meet new bloggers, make friends and ask some questions to get to know them better!  10 questions are exchanged and answered on your partners blog, you can get as creative as you want and...

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Andy Pandy Bamboo Disposable Diapers

Review & GIVEAWAY: Andy Pandy Premium Bamboo Diapers!

12/26/2013
Facebook Once again I am teaming up with the amazing Growing Up Madison for another Review and GIVEAWAY!  This time it is for the Andy Pandy Premium Bamboo Disposable Diapers!  There will be two winners for this one so make sure that you click and enter below! ...

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2014

Five Personal Goals for 2014...

12/26/2013
Okay, I don't know about you but I've never been one to make resolutions.  If I make them, I break them and I rarely stick to them.  So I thought for the upcoming 2014 year which also happens to be the year that I will turn 30 years old why not make some goals?  Why not challenge myself a little and see if...

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blog hop

Social Media Sunday #19

12/21/2013
<div align="center"><a href="http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div> ...

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#AskAwayFriday Week 20!!!

12/19/2013
Hello December! It's the month of crazy holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, happiness and joy! For those of you who aren't familiar with #AskAwayFriday it's an amazing way to meet new bloggers, make friends and ask some questions to get to know them better!  10 questions are exchanged and answered on your partners blog, you can get as creative as you want and...

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Christmas Wish

The Sad Part of Christmas...

12/19/2013
Wow, that title sounds so...sad.  While this is a sad post for me it's also a beautiful reflection of a life shared with such an amazing woman.  Last year on Christmas morning I lost my Grammie (my mom's mom).  I got the call shortly after opening gifts with my in-laws.  My mom wanted to wait to tell me until after we had been...

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Sisterly Love

Wordless Wednesday...Sisterly Love!

12/18/2013
I love these two little girls.  They drive me absolutely bat s*** crazy some days but I love them more than anything in the world!  What makes it even better is that while they drive each other bat s*** crazy they love each other too and pictures like this prove it! ...

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instagram

Review: StickyGram Magnets!

12/16/2013
Disclaimer: I was sent the products in this post for the purposes of review.  I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Blog I recently posted about how obsessed I am with Instagram and trying to find ways to bring my many photos from the application into our home.  StickyGram graciously offered to send...

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blog hop

Social Media Sunday #18

12/14/2013
<div align="center"><a href=" http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div> ...

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Gifts

The 12 Days of Christmas...

12/14/2013
Usually the Twelve Days of Christmas actually FOLLOW Christmas running from the 26th of December to the 5th of January.  However, this year I decided to do it leading up to Christmas.  David is such a huge fan of this time of year.  He really gets into the spirit and I think for both of us, the magic of Christmas has returned with...

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#askawayfriday

#AskAwayFriday Week #19 with a Green Eyed Lady!

12/12/2013
Hello December! It's the month of crazy holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, happiness and joy! For those of you who aren't familiar with #AskAwayFriday it's an amazing way to meet new bloggers, make friends and ask some questions to get to know them better!  10 questions are exchanged and answered on your partners blog, you can get as creative as you want and...

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beauty

Review: yourMinerals Makeup!

12/10/2013
Disclaimer: The products within this post were sent to me for review.  All opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest To be honest I've never really had much luck with mineral based makeup.  I did try Bare Minerals years ago but their concealer in Summer Bisque is about the only thing I ever liked.  When yourMinerals asked me to try out some...

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Collage.com

Review: Collage.com

12/09/2013
Disclaimer: I was sent the products in this post for review.  I was not paid for my opinions and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Blog Okay, I don't know about you but I'm OBSESSED with Instagram.  My husband (bless him) doesn't understand why I take pictures on my phone then give them filters to make them look "old".  However, I...

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giveaway

GIVEAWAY!! Zazoo Kids Photo Clock!

12/08/2013
Once again I'm pairing up with the wonderful Growing Up Madison to bring you a very cool kids product!  Introducing the Zazoo Kids Photo Clock...this is a clock, MP3 player and photo player all in one! Perfect for parents who are teaching their young children the difference between day and night.  Even better to teach them what time to wait for to get...

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blog hop

Social Media Sunday #17

12/07/2013
<div align="center"><a href="http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div>   It's that time again friends! Time for another Social Media Sunday! ...

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ABC's to ACT's

Introducing a Preview of Bookworm Bundle!

12/07/2013
It appears that our very own Amber from ABC to ACT's has been quite the busy book worm!  Amber and her husband have been creating a BRAND NEW subscription box targeting towards our toddlers growing minds.  When she asked me to give a little sneak peek into this amazing service I just had to say yes! Introducing...Bookworm Bundle! Facebook  Twitter  Google+  Pinterest  Instagram...

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BrandBacker

Review: FDS Personals Perfectly Portable Cleansing Cloths

12/06/2013
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post and Powered by BrandBacker FDS has over 40 years of experience helping women feel fresh and confident with their products. All FDS products are clinically tested, 100% hypo-allergenic to ensure your safety. Introduced to the US market by Alberto-Culver in 1966, and now owned by Inspired Beauty Brands, Inc. FDS has a longstanding and trusted heritage resulting...

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#askawayfriday

#AskAwayFriday Week 18 with Home on Deranged!

12/05/2013
Hello December! It's the month of crazy holiday shopping, pictures with Santa, happiness and joy! For those of you who aren't familiar with #AskAwayFriday it's an amazing way to meet new bloggers, make friends and ask some questions to get to know them better!  10 questions are exchanged and answered on your partners blog, you can get as creative as you want and...

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100 Inspiring Holiday Card Photos

Finding Inspiration for Holiday Pictures

12/04/2013
Recently my whole family had our holiday pictures done.  They aren't too festive since they were during the fall time but we got some amazing photographs!  I have to be honest when it came to setting up the photos though I didn't have too many ideas, thankfully our photographer lived on farm with beautiful backgrounds and was thoughtful enough to take us to...

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Our Engagement Story

Our Engagement Story...December 3, 2010...

12/03/2013
Let me take you back three years ago, David and I had been seriously seeing each other since September 25, 2010 when we discovered I was pregnant, naturally the talk of marriage and our relationship came to reality.  At first we talked about just going to the JOP and getting married.  We even went out and bought wedding bands, I didn't have a...

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Christmas Tree

Wordless Wednesday...Traditions!

12/03/2013
It's tradition every year since David and I have been together that the day after Thanksgiving we put up the tree with all the decorations.  We don't have a lot but I'm slowly building a collection.  The girls both love the tree being up, constantly "oooooing" and "ahhhhhing"...gotta love the Holidays! ...

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Datevitation

Review, GIVEAWAY & Coupon Code!: Datevitation's Custom Love Coupon Book

12/02/2013
Disclosure: I got this product as part of an advertorial. Disclaimer: The products in this post were sent to me for review.  I was not paid for this post, however it is sponsored.  All opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest I don't know about you but I've always struggled with new and innovative ways to surprise my hubby with cute presents. ...

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Cyber Monday

Shop on Cyber Monday with Little Passports!

12/01/2013
This Holiday, Give Your Child the World with Little Passports Every month, follow Little Passports characters Sam and Sofia as they embark on a new country adventure. Your first month’s Explorer Kit arrives in a suitcase and contains everything your child needs to get started learning about our big world: a letter from Sam and Sofia, a map, a passport, stickers, access to...

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blog hop

Social Media Sunday #16!

11/30/2013
<div align="center"><a href="http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div>   It's that time again friends! Time for another Social Media Sunday! ...

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#askawayfriday

#AskAwayFriday Week 17 with Mrs. AOK!!

11/28/2013
Happy belated Thanksgiving everyone!! How was it? Are you still in a food coma?  If you cooked the Turkey how did it turn out? Are you still eating left overs?  Did you commence putting up the Holiday decorations?? Hey, it's not #AskAwayFriday without some questions right?? ...

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beauty

November Beauty Favorites 2013

11/27/2013
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accessories

Review: Wantable...My New Favorite Subscription Service!

11/26/2013
Disclaimer:  I was sent the products in this post for purpose of review.  I was not paid and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  YouTube  Google+ A couple weeks ago I posted about my Ipsy Glam Bag and how it's the only subscription service that I've kept over the years but I think I found a new one I'll...

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review

Review: Rileyroos are Awesome Shoes!

11/25/2013
Disclaimer:  I was sent the products in this post for purpose of review.  I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Pinterest I can still hear my husbands' grandmother in my head saying "why isn't she wearing shoes?" often referring to Hannah being shoeless in the summer/fall months.  It wasn't that I didn't want to...

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giveaway

GIVEAWAY! Riiviva Microdern ($299 Value!)

11/25/2013
Welcome to the Riiviva Microdern Giveaway!  Brought to you by Riiviva and Debbie Jeans Blog!  The Microderm is an at-home microdermabrasion system worth $299 that delivers amazing results!  For more info, please head over to www.riiviva.com to check it out!! ...

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Social Media Sundays

Social Media Sunday #15

11/23/2013
<div align="center"><a href="http://rhocc.blogspot.com/" title="The Real Housewife of Caroline County"><img src="http://i1025.photobucket.com/albums/y311/abcstoacts/SMS225_zpsb70454fc.jpg" alt="From ABC's to ACT's" style="border:none;" /></a></div>   It's that time again friends! Time for another Social Media Sunday! ...

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Easy Canvas Prints

Review: Easy Canvas Prints

11/23/2013
Disclaimer:  I was sent the products in this post for review.  I was not paid for the below content and all opinions are my own. Recently I've gotten around to hanging pictures in our house.  I love having photos around, especially now that the girls point to them and recognize the family and friends framed on the walls.  I love photos that are...

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Holiday Nail Polish Swap & Giveaway!

Holiday Nail Polish Swap Reveal & Giveaway!

11/22/2013
It's time.. it's finally time!! The nail polish swap REVEAL is here!!    ...

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giveaway

Review & GIVEAWAY with MagnifiCuffs!

11/22/2013
Disclaimer:  The products shown in this post were given to me for review.  I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  Instagram  Pinterest  Etsy MagnifiCuffs LLC is owned and operated by a husband and wife team, Ryan and Marcia.  They are proud parents to two sons, pretty close in age like my girls!  Marcia and...

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#askawayfriday

#AskAwayFriday Week 16 with Noise of Boys!

11/21/2013
Thanksgiving is next week folks!  Are you ready?  Are you traveling?  ...

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beauty

Powered by BrandBacker: Studio Gear Cosmetics Holiday Smokey Eye Palette

11/20/2013
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Mommy Tag 2.0

Mommy Tag 2.0

11/20/2013
In October I did Mommy Tag 1.0 so now that we are in November here is Mommy Tag 2.0!  Want to join in on the fun?  The questions will be below as well as a link up that will last through the end of November! ...

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wordless wednesday

Wordless Wednesday...Only 1 in the World!

11/20/2013
Have you ever searched your name on Facebook?  Well I randomly did and guess what? I'm the only one in the whole wide world (well Facebook world at least)! How cool! ...

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beauty

Review & GIVEAWAY! Mia Mariu Beauty!

11/20/2013
Disclaimer:  I was sent the products in this post for the purpose of review.  I was not paid for this post and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  YouTube I'm a beauty junkie, I love collecting make up and playing with it!  From neutral every day eyes to smokey eyes I just can't get enough!  Mia Mariu is a all natural...

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599fashion.com

Review & Haul: 599Fashion.com!

11/19/2013
Disclaimer:  The products in this post were sent to me for review.  I was not paid for this review and all opinions are my own. Website  Facebook  Twitter  I've been on a jewelry kick recently and more for necklaces than anything else.  Even if Savannah pulls on them I've just been loving necklaces with chunky sweaters!  Being a mommy on a budget also...

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beauty

Glam It Up! Ipsy Unboxing for November 2013!

11/18/2013
I love these little subscription services!  Originally I was signed up with four or five of them but Ipsy is the only one I've stayed with.  I feel like each month I get quality products for the $10/month subscription cost instead of getting little foil packets of testers that I could go to Sephora and get. This months Ipsy theme is Glam It...

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