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I love the martial arts.  I started Tae Kwon Do when I was 6 years old and wound up getting a black belt.  In the late 90's, I started training in what would become known as mixed martial arts.  It was a pretty rough time for the sport.  The UFC was banned in most states, even on … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Quinoa Pilaf

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This week, we are offering a meatless side dish.  In fact, this side would really be considered vegan.  You could serve it on it's own for a nice lunch or with a side salad for a lovely little dinner.  The quinoa (pronounced keen-wa) is a little nutty and meaty, the almost are … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Tomato Biscuit

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Summer a great time to try going meatless every once in a while.  This week's Meatless Monday is ridiculously easy and takes advantage of great, fresh, seasonal produce.  Biting into a fresh tomato is like taking a bite right out of the summertime.  We baked up some frozen … [Read more...]

My Coke Rewards Sweepstakes – A School Field Day with Olympian David Oliver!

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Have your kids been watching the Olympics? Do they dream of becoming the next Olympian?  Did you know? Coca-Cola is providing a chance to win a Field Day at your child’s school with Olympian David Oliver. For rules go to mycokerewards.com/fieldday. Just by visiting … [Read more...]

Dyson DC24 All-Floors Lightweight Upright Vacuum Giveaway

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Mom Powered Media proudly presents the Dyson DC24 Giveaway Dyson "The Ball" DC24 Vacuum Impress yourself with your beautiful floors when you use the Dyson DC24 All-Floors Lightweight Upright Vacuum. Ultra lightweight and compact makes vacuuming with this machine effortless. … [Read more...]

Wordless Wednesday: The Fair

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We went to the county fair last week and the kids actually got into riding rides this year. It just about broke our wallet but they had a lot of fun. Next year, I will buy the ride arm bands in advance!   We hope you are having a great summer where you … [Read more...]

Feed the Woozle

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  Details ... Feed the Woozle - A Game of Silly Snacks and Mixed Up Moves! Chocolate covered flies and hairy pickles? Yummy! The big mouth Woozle is hungry. Can you feed him 12 silly snacks from the spoon before all the snacks are gone? Play together, work together, and have … [Read more...]

Our Perfect Outdoor Summer Sendoff Party

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Did you know that Kmart.com has an Outdoor Living Catalog online? Why the Kmart Outdoor Catalog? From patio furniture, seating sets, lawn furniture and grills, Kmart brings you amazing deals on great brands! Did you know that Kmart Weekly Deals are online too? We were … [Read more...]

August 2012 Monthly Meal Plan

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Summer is a time for rest and relaxation, a time when one should not be constrained by the boundaries of a monthly meal plan, right?  Well, that's what we were thinking, anyhow.  We figured that we would try planning weekly meals, but when it came time to shop, we didn't have a … [Read more...]

Meatless Monday: Corn Pancakes with Sauteed Veggies

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We've been kind of slacking this summer with our Meatless Monday entries.  We've been trying a few new things around here to see how they work.  We've also been taking the time to pay attention to the web and to magazines that we subscribe to so that we can get a little bit of … [Read more...]

Don’t buy, rent!

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 There are a lot of different things during your life that you'll find yourself in need of just a couple of times.   Maybe you need a special tool during renovation work on your house, maybe you need an outfit for a once in a lifetime wedding or prom or perhaps you want some … [Read more...]