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RECALL PRODUCT LIST: Tylenol PM, Childrens Tylenol, Motrin, Benadryl + More

Family, Kids Corner | 11 Jul 2010

Please go through and check all your stock on these products -( Don’t forget to check your stock pile area’s too).
It’s also a great time to make sure you do not have any expired medications in your stock area.
MCNEIL CONSUMER HEALTHCARE ANNOUNCES VOLUNTARY RECALL OF CERTAIN OVER-THE-COUNTER (OTC) PRODUCTS IN THE UNITED STATES, FIJI, GUATEMALA, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, PUERTO RICO, TRINIDAD & TOBAGO, AND JAMAICA.
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Froggie CupCakes

Crafts, Family, Homemade, Kids Corner, Recipes | 23 Jun 2010

Are these not the cutest little cupcakes you have ever seen?
We had a Children’s Birthday PartyPainter Class the other night and the mom made these for the girls in place of a birthday cake. I thought they turned out so darn cute.  ( I had to take a picture and post it! )
Easy and the kids can decorate them for a quick project – The eyes are marshmallows …

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L.L. Bean, Freeport Maine- May Activities

Events, Family, Free, Kids Corner | 1 May 2010

Here are the activites for L.L. Bean and the town of Freeport, Maine in May:
5/9 – 9/4 (all summer long)
Freeport, Maine

L.L.Bean’s Summer in the Park
This summer, spend your weekends at L.L.Bean’s Discovery Park where you and your family can enjoy an exciting new event every week. From our fun-filled Kids’ Carnival to foot-stomping live concerts, you’ll find something for everyone under the sun.

5/15
Freeport, Maine

Cram for Camp
Thinking about sending your little …

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Bargin Found At The Salvation Army

Family, Kids Corner | 21 Apr 2010

A few weeks ago we “fish sat” a Beta fish for our neighbor Baili.  It was fun having the little bugger around. I have to admit he/she grew on me. Those little fish eye’s were always staring  us down and it seemed more excited for food than our black Lab Kota or our cat Taz.  So when Baili came home and picked up her beta fish…we missed it.
We thought about …

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Easter Markdowns – Time to Stock up!

Family, Kids Corner | 6 Apr 2010

Easter is over and that can mean….. it is time to stock up for next year at some really great prices!
You can usually find (of course candy), plastic eggs, gift bags, baskets, stuffed animals, and other gift items for next year for some really great clearance prices. Depending on what type of candy…chocolate isn’t the best choice to save for next years baskets, but the hard candies work great.  I …

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Family Movie Night- Money Saving Tip on Cable vs NetFlix/Roku

Family, Kids Corner, Saving Money | 5 Mar 2010

Here is a money saving tip – Think about changing up your cable bill.
On our family quest to save money… we dropped our cable bill from $130 a month to $45 basic cable with internet included. Our family really is not a big TV watcher, but we really enjoy movies together. We would often rent $1.00 movies from Redbox and have a Family Friday Movie Night! We are blessed to …

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Looking to stock up your GIFT PANTRY – Hasbro Coupons Are Back!

Looking to stock up your GIFT PANTRY – Hasbro Coupons Are Back!
Coupons, Family, Giving, Kids Corner, Saving Money | 18 Feb 2010

I  am one to stock up on good deals when they hit and that includes GIFT Deals, like toys for kids.
My son is 8 years old and Birthday parties are always sneaking up on me. After learning a lesson or two about spending on the fly (it’s expensive!)…stocking up on good deals after the holidays became second nature for me. For example purchasing a  traditional  Monopoly Game for only $3.99! …

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Homemade Gift Idea – Hand Painted Ornaments

Homemade Gift Idea – Hand Painted Ornaments
Kids Corner | 16 Dec 2009

Dragon Fly Hand Painted Ornament
Spruce up a plain glass bulb to make it your own. You can make it as simple or complicated as you would like. I chose to paint a dragonfly for my best friend because they are her favorite. She can even hang this one up all year long over her window.
You can even get your children involved. They can have fun with this at any age. …

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