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We all have busy days, going to work, taking care of our families, our homes, and friends.   We are on the go from the time we wake up in  the morning, running kids to and fro, taking care of errands, shopping trips, school activities, and family activities. I have to remind myself to sit down and relax a minute during the day or I am not a happy camper. Be Aware~Act~Reflect ™  three words to lead you to a happier, balanced life.  Be aware of your thoughts and feelings, act with thoughtful intention and reflect on your experiences. Cerra ™ Moments have seven Intentions to help you on your journey of happiness and finding balance in your life. The Seven Intentions from Cerra™  and their key ingredients Grounded: Patchouli and Ylang Ylang Creative Energy: Cardamon and Juniper Berry Gratitude: Bergamot and Balsam Oil Loving Kindness: Lavender and Cinnamon Bark Courage: Basil, Thyme, and Eucalyptus Wisdom: Lavender, Geranium,...

ahh, the simple joy of pumpkin picking the leaves are a changing

Dressing up for Halloween is fun, choosing the costume, is not always fun. I ask my kids well in advance of Halloween what they want to dress up like. We shop the party stores, the big department stores, and leave empty handed. Tough decisions to make!  There is an easier way!  The Dressing Room App.  Up load your child's photo, choose a costume from their web site, and view the costume on your child. Skip the tug of war with changing, the tired kids, and too many I wants. From superheros to Disney Princesses, to their favorite character and cute little ladybugs the selection is over 3,000 costumes and accessories age appropriate for young children. You can skip the scary costumes mixed in with the children's costumes you find in stores. Some of those even scare me. Visit JustKidsCostumes.com , view the selection and when you are ready to check out use code BLOGGER10 to get 10% off your order. Disclosure: by writing this post I am entered into a contest from Mom...

 Garden fun Halloween Pals some of my favorite trick or treat friends

Chicken, chicken, and more chicken! What to make for dinner with chicken?  Find out tomorrow, September 20, 2011 with Hellmann's where they are  launching a first ever Chicken Challenge! Diversify your dinner routine and see what Chef Tim Love, Lifestyle expert Sissy Biggers, and Celebrity Dad and Actor Mark Consuelos have to say about Chicken and dinner routines. The live stream can be viewed on Facebook.com/Hellmanns on September 20, at 12:10 EST. see you there!

 The  long days of Summer have turned to cooler days. We are spending more time inside doing school work, relaxing  and filling the house with the fragrances of Autumn. Today I baked a  Carmel Apple Crisp Recipe from Gold Medal ® to take to a Family Reunion. I made two pans of it so we can have one at home. The apples baking with the sweet smell of Carmel on a cool, cloudy day feels like home. Starting in September Gold Medal ® White Whole Wheat Flour is now available in stores. The flour is made with hard white spring wheat, a whole grain, but it has a similar taste like white flour. The white whole wheat flour is perfect for baking breads, pizza dough, cookies, muffins and brownies. The flour bakes up golden and has a milder flavor than regular whole wheat flours used in baking.  Now that school bake sales and holiday baking approaching try the new White Whole Wheat Flour from Gold Medal ®. Giveaway Details: You ha...

  Twitter Party with @Frito Lay today Update to a previous Post , on Frito Lay Regionally Inspired Chips. Join Frito Lay tonight for a Twitter Party and a chance to win prizes. Topic:  Tastes from Home, regionally inspired chips from Frito Lay When:  5-6 PM CT  6-7PM ET Follow @Soc_MediaJunkie  and Frito Lay on twitter.(make sure you are following the official Frito Lay account, there are non-official accounts that look similar.) Hashtag #FritoFlavors You can also follow along Frito Lay on facebook during the party as well as Twitter.

Could you use new recipes or better ways to cook and eat healthy? Join the food fight and Twitter Party Thursday September 15, 2011. Tomorrow is a Twitter party and you can join the party. 8 PM September 15, 2011 Follow @shespeaksup on Twitter Use #SSFoodFight to follow the part TweetGrid Link                                                        More Details and to RSVP click Here Calling all cooks, chefs, Moms, Dads, and those that play in the kitchen.  Submit your delicious, healthy recipe on Healthyfoodfight.com for a chance to win $10.000 worth of groceries donated by Recipe.com.   :

In the midst of cleaning off the pile of papers and other "stuff" on the kitchen table, I made a list of sites for freebies. So go ahead and claim your own free loot! Score a free book from Scholastic with the purchase of 2 participating Kellogg's products; visit Scholsastic.com/Kellogg  for details. PopSecret now has Labels For Education, save them and get free stuff for your school. Remember the Zest Song?  You can get a Free Towel, go to Zest.com for details. get a stylish roll cover for your TP, visit Respect The Roll TinTin And Snowy have a hidden treasure game with Purina.  visit Purina for details. Look inside specially marked bags for dog food for instant win. get a free sample of Tena Here . Target Sample Spot , free samples are offered here by first come first serve, so get there early. Proctor and Gamble offers free samples at   P&G Brand Sampler . Kashi brand offers samples here Kashi. Splenda has some new offerings: Splenda Ess...

 Every day we are faced with questions. What to wear today, what to make for dinner, where to go on a vacation, what to do this weekend,what kind of haircut to get, and a house full of other questions. Get an answer- Ask your question to a million people on the  Bounce® Facebook Page . Submit your question or decision you are trying to make and it will be turned into a poll where other Bounce Fans can vote on the answer. visit bounce .  Four lucky users of Bounce® it off Millions  will be chosen to win a grand prize to turn their life's question into a Facebook wide advertisement. 150 plus million  Facebook users will have the opportunity to chose between two options in your finding your answer. Fans of Bounce ® can also enter a special sweepstakes for the chance to win two Bounce® Dryer Bars. One for you and one to give away to a friend. Another question: what friend to give the Bounce Dryer Bar to! This contest ends September 17...

On the first day of school, I have a tradition of putting away the Summer decorations and start getting out the Fall loot. I keep the decorations to Fall things, not Halloween just yet. Owls, acorns, and Autumn scented candles are residing on the tables and  leaf garland on the mantel. A Leaf patterned table runner is put in the middle of the dinning room table with a leaf pattern bowl waiting for some Halloween candy.    summer decorations packed away silver sea shells put away Fall leaves on the mantel owl candle holders candy corn and candles an empty bowl waiting for some apples dinning room table dinning room punched tin light

This week was our first week back to school. On day one my daughter brought home the pile of papers parents need to fill out and return by the end of the week. Emergency infomation cards, school policies, and teacher's expectations were filled out and returned the next day. On day two, after turning in all those other shcool papers, she handed over the fundraiser book. From candles, candy, pizza, and magazines the kids sell to help the school out, I participate. I am always wishful some great new product will be the fundraiser this year! Clilck Here for a guide to fundraising . Today at 1 PM join Mabel's Labels where they are talking about this very thing, Fundraising  in a live Facebook Chat.  You will be able to ask your question and learn tips and tricks in fundraising with an expert. Jump on over to their Facebook Page  and post your question. Mabel's Labels   offers durable and  neat designs in labels. Send your kids back to school this year with all their ...

Last night while I was checking out at Wegmans Market I spotted their newest reusable shopping bag.  This Halloween bag will make a terrific trick or treat bag! Loading up your groceries is the idea, but you can also use the bags for gift giving bags, storage, taking food to the food pantry, and sending your kids back to college with treats from home. Remember to wipe or wash your reusable grocery bags often with an antibacterial cleaner to keep germs at bay. The Halloween bag is only 99 cents when you present your shoppers card. One year Wegmans offered a Christmas bag, keep your eye out for other holiday bags they might surprise us with.

It is a Twitter Party and You are invited! When: 9/8/2011  8PM Where: follow hashtag #MacysB2S Sponsor: @Macys RSVP: Here Custom Tweet Grid : link Follow:  @mommaDjane , @youngmommy , @zipporahs , @lisasamples , @prettyintheQC , @CherylBudge

Today I am guest posting over at  DIY Frugal . Head over there for some great tips and ideas on Fall decorating and more. home grown pumpkins all sizes and shapes of Fall