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So many hot days ahead means a lot less cooking indoors at my home.  During the summer I like to make sandwiches and BBQ outdoors. One of my favorite sandwiches is a BLTA.  Nope, that is not a typo.  I love making bacon, lettuce, tomato and avocado sandwiches.  The avocado is a great substitute for mayo and adds a creamy touch. Goodcook.com is generously offering a great prize pack to a few of my followers which will make it even easier (and more fun) to make sandwiches!  A To enter, just comment with the type of sandwich you would make with this great kit! 3 Winners chosen on June 30th! You can order your own sandwich kit with a 25% discount.  Just use code "DADWICH". Disclosure: I received the above listed kit for review.  All prizes are provided by Goodcook.com.

We can all make a difference.  Happy Earth Day Everyone!

My son is an adult now, but I remember many sleepless nights when he was a baby. I remember the long rides, the nonstop crying, being exhausted and feeling hopeless. I wish I had this book back then.  I found this book to be very informative and well written.  It is very easy to follow and thoroughly explained.  A must have, in my opinion,  for any mother with an infant or child who has problems sleeping. The Happiest Baby Guide to Great Sleep is by NY Times Best Selling Author, Harvey Karp, M.D. This book provides simple solutions for kids from Birth to 5 Years. The chapters are broken down by age groups and help you progress as your child grows. This book helps you do the following: •Train new babies to sleep better •Recognize which white noises are best (and which worsen sleep) •Teach your child to soothe itself to sleep •Benefits and risks of swaddling •The importance of powering down About the Author: Dr. Karp is the world's lead...

I have flat feet and always find myself with back, knee or foot pain if I stand for too long without my inserts. When I use Dr Scholl's orthotics or inserts they help to ease the discomfort tremendously. I never knew Dr Scholl's also makes shoes. I never knew what I was missing! I stumbled upon their facebook page and my eyes lit up. I immediately began browsing their website at www.drschollsshoes.com and was very pleased with all of the choices that are available. There are so many styles and colors and patterns of shoes to choose from! I contacted them because I was so excited and asked if they would allow me to do a review on my blog. Afterall, for over 30 years Dr.Scholl's products have made a huge difference in my life. They so graciously agreed and wanted me to inform my followers that they give away a FREE PAIR of shoes to one of their Facebook followers EVERY FRIDAY!! Look for my shoe review soon! Here are some of the wonderful styles that are availa...

I had heard a lot about Woolzies Dryer Balls and wanted to try them out for myself. I was pleasantly surprised. They softened my laundry without any chemicals and there wasn't static cling either. I used all 6 balls in my dryer and I don't even have to remove them. They last up to 1,000 loads! They also cut drying time by 25%. I like saving time, money and energy! I like that they are eco-friendly and easy to use. My clothes have come out great and there is no lint from the balls on them at all. I wish I discovered them sooner! The Woolzies are made of 100% pure wool and are PVC free. According to their manufacturer, they will not melt or fall apart. Here are some FAQ's about Woolzies: http://www.woolzies.com Woolzies can be puchased here: http://www.woolzies.com/ A little about Soft by Nature,Inc., the manufacturer of Woolzies: "Soft By Nature, Inc. is a small family owned company nestled in the picturesque Hudson Valley region of Southern ...

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The past week I have been without power. It was finally restored last night .I've barely seen my husband. He has been on duty helping those in need.  I lost all of the food in my refrigerator and freezer.  I was cold, frustrated and angry and felt like I was cut off from the rest of the world.  But more importantly, I was blessed.  I thank God I still have a roof over my head and my family is safe. All of the things I lost are nothing compared to many in my state, and can be easily replaced.   There are many people in NJ and NY who aren't as fortunate as I was and who need help. Lives were lost.  Hundreds of homes have been completely destroyed  and there are thousands of people without power, food, water, clothing or ice. Some have only the clothing on their backs.  Gas lines are unbelievable. They are miles long.  These are things we take for granted everyday.  Many companies are coming to the aid of my lifelong state and I than...