>We have the Lola’s Alphabet Train APP for my iTouch now.  The kids are having a lot of fun with it, especially my little guy. Trains are a big hit in this house, in any form, as are animals.  I love that it has simpler and more difficult ways to play with it so it can be played by a…
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> Remember in June, when I told you I was going to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live!! and that there would be a fun giveaway for my awesome readers?  It’s time for that giveaway!! One This Mama Loves Her Bargains reader will win a family four pack of tickets to see the show.  That’s right, a four pack.  One of…
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>I reviewed Ecomom last month here on This Mama.  They are wonderful.  Such a socially and environmentally conscious company! I’ve also recently won 2 giveaways on other blogs and had $40 to spend in gift certificates- I ordered a case of the Plum Organics Fiddlesticks, great on the go and healthy snack for the kids!  Please also note I ordered…
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>With everyone gearing up to head back to school in a few short weeks (or sooner- in my town we start school August 30th) there are back to school sales, deals and promos galore (never mind the Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas decor I see not far from the school supplies!!).  I think what is also important to remember when we…
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> I am fairly certain you are all well aware by now that I lean towards the non-chemical side of life.  Perhaps too far at times but hey, it’s my lean!!  Anyway, with 2 little girlies in the house, there is likely to be about 5000 nail painting sessions in the next 15 years and if they are going to…
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>Being GREEN Everyone is getting on the GREEN bandwagon and I’m the first to applaud this initiative. After all, it’s in our best interests to reduce waste and decrease our dependence on scarce natural resources. With back to school on everyone’s mind, I put together a GREEN checklist for parents:• An obvious way to reduce waste is to send packed…
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