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Check out NickMom.com & Get Your MotherFunny Laugh On!!!

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So many people ask how I do it with 5 kids, a husband and all the jobs I juggle.  I always tell them you must have a sense of humor.  If you take things too seriously you are bound to be disappointed.  Motherhood is full of twists and turns and if you think it’s going to be a smooth ride, you are in for a bit of a shake up.  So when the perfect family dinner out turns into a three-ring circus or the relaxing family vacation gives you more stress than anticipated just drop all the expectations and learn to laugh and love your family for keeping it real.

When it has been a rough day and let’s face it motherhood has a lot of them, a good laugh can help so much to lighten your mood and lift your spirits.  Laughing with other moms who face the same issues and challenges can be super comforting too and that’s why I love NickMom.com.  There are so many great ways to laugh there.  I love looking at the photos, I actually laugh out loud looking at some.  I want to share some of my favorites I found there today with you:

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Something seems really off here doesn’t it.

 

Okay all you moms who have to name your child an unusual name or a common name with an unusual spelling,..This is for you!!!

Okay all you moms who have to name your child an unusual name or a common name with an unusual spelling,..This is for you!!!

Okay this is too much, makes me want to join the YMCA just to do this.

Okay this is too much, makes me want to join the YMCA just to do this.

 

You might not get why I think this is so funny.  If I tell you we have our older son's friend Keith living with us for the last 3 years you might understand why I LOL at this big time!!!

You might not get why I think this is so funny. If I tell you we have our older son’s friend Keith living with us for the last 3 years you might understand why I LOL at this big time!!!

This definitely is fitting for our family!!!

This definitely is fitting for our family!!!

 

This is funny because it is and because it is so close to Halloween!!!

This is funny because it is and because it is so close to Halloween!!!

Besides funny photos, you can browse through lots of side-splitting content on the site.  See what your shoe choice really says about you.  I did not see one for flats so I chose Crocs because I wear them around the house and I’m insane!  They hit that nail right on the head, Muhahahaha!

What your shoe choice says about you.

What your shoe choice says about you.

Feel free to share what your shoes are saying about you in the comments.  Another great thing to check out is stand up comedy short videos like this one you can watch here about the mom that makes you feel guilty, or here for the mom who gets other mothered.  There are so many others that I am sure you will find you can relate to as you lose some stress and laugh.

So I hope you all check out NickMom.com and you can watch every night at 10 pm ET. Check out the TV schedule Here to see what’s on.  You can also stay connected with NickMom on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest.  Now go get your laugh on and stop fretting that you are not crafty, knits her own sweaters out of  Alpaca yarn she spins herself after shearing her herd and making her own soap while homeschooling her 17 kids mom; because you know there is more to that story than what makes it to Instagram right?

 


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Lovable Labels 10th Anniversary Sale Happening Now!!! 50% Off Popular Products!!!

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Hurry, special 50% off Sticker Labels Today Only!!!  Sale runs until October 19th with New 50% Off Savings Daily on Different Items!!!  Remember the holidays are fast approaching and these labels make great gifts and stocking stuffers for everyone on your list!

Lovable Labels is your #1 source for durable personalized labels, tags, safety products and much more. By recognizing the unique personality in every child, Lovable Labels inspires children to take better care of their belongings.  Their durable products withstand the dishwasher, microwave, washer, dryer, and the greatest test – your child!

Never miss a sale or new product news by signing up for Lovable Labels Newsletter Here!!!

 

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Strawberry Shortcake Berry Bitty Mysteries on DVD Now!!!

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Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries
Get ready for mischief, mystery and marvelous good times in Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries. You’ll follow the clues to fun and adventure as Strawberry and her pals learn to face their fears, become real-life heroines and find some missing VIP’s (Very Important Pets)! It’s glimmery girl power to the rescue in these stories of friendship!

Special Features
• Printable Coloring Pages

Strawberry Shortcake: Berry Bitty Mysteries DVD + Digital Copy to watch anytime anywhere!

Total Run Time: 66 minutes

 

Pick up your DVD now at retailers everywhere and get ready for some Berry Good Mystery Fun!!!

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TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS – PREDACONS RISING On Blu-Ray/DVD & Predaking Toy Giveaway!!!

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This Fall, the eagerly anticipated conclusion of Hasbro Studios’ Emmy® Award-winning series will finally unleash in a special TRANSFORMERS PRIME original feature presentation for home entertainment. On October 8, 2013, Shout! Factory, in collaboration with Hasbro Studios, invite kids, families and loyal fans to further venture into the awe-inspiring world of TRANSFORMERS PRIME when TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS – PREDACONS RISING debuts as a special original feature on Blu-ray™+ DVD combo pack and on DVD.

Brimming with spectacular CG animation, a captivating storyline and unforgettable characters from the TRANSFORMERS PRIME lore, this 90-min epilogue to the final season delivers entertaining cinematic adventure the whole family will enjoy.  Wrapping up the series that chronicled the epic battle between the DECEPTICONS and the AUTOBOTS, the Blu-ray+DVD combo pack and DVD edition contain insightful bonus content, taking viewers behind-the-scenes. Available in stores everywhere, TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS – PREDACONS RISING is an essential home entertainment collection for TRANSFORMERS fans of all ages. The deluxe Blu-ray+DVD combo pack is priced to own with a suggested retail price of $24.97; and $16.97 for the DVD.

 

TRANSFORMERS PRIME BEAST HUNTERS – PREDACONS RISING Synopsis:

A resurrected UNICRON has taken over the now-lifeless body of MEGATRON to seek vengeance on the AUTOBOTS and ultimately, the destruction of Cybertron.  This formidable enemy forces an unlikely alliance between the AUTOBOTS, DECEPTICONS, PREDAKING and two new PREDACONS, who come together in an epic battle to help protect their newly restored planet.

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Pacific Rim On Blu-Ray Giveaway!!!

Go BIG or go EXTINCT!

Directed by Guillermo del Toro, Pacific Rim is an epic science fiction film set in the 2020s. Earth is at war with Kaijus; colossal monsters from an inter-dimensional gateway on the Pacific Ocean floor. Humanity unites to fight these huge monsters by creating the Jaegers: gigantic humanoid robots that are controlled by two pilots whose minds and memories are linked. The story takes place in the later days of the war, following Raleigh Becket, a former Jaeger pilot called out of retirement and paired up with newbie pilot Mako Mori in a final effort to defeat the Kaijus!

Pacific Rim will be released on Blu-ray & DVD Oct.15!
PartnersHub is sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win Pacific Rim on Blu-Ray!  Thanks To PartnersHub For This Awesome Giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US and Canadian residents.
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ETY•Kids Safe-Listening Children’s Earphones Review & Giveaway!!!

It’s about children.
It’s about hearing for a lifetime.

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I was selected to receive a sample of ETY•Kids safe-listening earphones.  I was really eager to try them because I have not let my youngest kids have earphones or buds yet due to the possibility of hearing loss from turning the volume up to high without me ever knowing.   These headphones prevent that danger by never letting the output get past the safe sound levels no matter if the volume is turned up on the device.  That sure gives this mom peace of mind as a young child just playing around with buttons or dials would not even understand what they were doing.  I tried the earphones with my little guys and they both liked them, they stayed comfortably in their ears and they had a ball using something like that for the first time.  They are definitely recommended by Mommy Ramblings for safe, listening fun!!!

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Today’s tech-connected kids live in a high-def world. They experience Blu-ray, surround-sound, life-like computer graphics and 3-D movies. They are bombarded by sound from television, toys, game consoles, music players and in-vehicle entertainment systems.

ETY•Kids safe-listening earphones are engineered for safe sound output while maintaining Etymotic’s exceptional sound quality.By controlling earphone sensitivity, it is not necessary to restrict the volume setting on the player.

Sound heard through ETY•Kids earphones will not exceed safe levels, so parents can rest easy. Even at the maximum volume setting on portable players, kids can listen safely for up to four hours per day. And because ETY•Kids earphones block background noise, and provide high-definition sound quality, kids will be able to hear every detail, and won’t complain that the volume is too low.

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Features

  • For ages 4+ and anyone overly sensitive to loud sound
  • Engineered for safe sound output*
  • High-definition sound experience
  • ACCU•Fit eartips ensure a good fit in small ears
  • CUSTOM•FIT option
  • AWARENESS!® HD for Etymotic for Android Google Nexus 7
    Programmable noise-isolation app keeps kids aware of their surroundings
*Assuming 4 hours or less per day listening at full volume.
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What can parents do?

Parents choose gear for young children. Many parents understand the importance of limiting sound levels and exposure time, but most are unsure how to manage their kids’ listening. While children are young, one thing parents can influence is the kind of earphones kids use with their portable players. Stock earbuds supplied with portable devices can produce damaging levels of sound.The main reason listeners of all ages turn up the volume is to block out distracting background noise. ETY•Kids earphones seal the ears so volume levels stay safer. With an adequate seal plus the safe sound output of ETY•Kids earphones, parents are assured their kids are listening safely.

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ETY•Kids and BlogHer are sponsoring a giveaway on Mommy Ramblings.  One lucky blog reader will win their owns set of ETY•Kids 5 Earphones!  Thank you to ETY•Kids and BlogHer for the review earphones and for sponsoring this awesome giveaway on Mommy Ramblings!!!  Open to US residents.

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Pear Tree Greetings, Halloween Inspired Photo Cards, Invitations, Labels & More!!!

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I just received the cutest Fall/Halloween Cards from Pear Tree Greetings the other day.  I made a great card using a photo of my kids and it was very easy to personalize.  I chose the Glittery Boo Vertical photo card and it went perfect with my picture.  There are so many different styles of Halloween photo cards to choose from.  You can also make custom invitations for a spooky party or spooktacular announcement cards.  There are even holiday themed address labels and stickers!
You should head over to Pear Tree Greetings and see all the great cards and products.  Follow Pear Tree Greetings on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter to keep up on the latest news!

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With all that exciting October spook in the air, it’s the perfect month for a party or announcement. Pear Tree Greetings offers a unique collection of high-quality cards and stationery to help. Made from 100% recycled material (and 100% thoughtful creativity), Pear Tree is dedicated to the power of connection and of customizing the story of you, shared. Check out their Halloween collection to see haunted party invites or adorable photo cards showing off your little goblins and festive stickers and address labels, complement October’s “boo!” with some personalized stationery style.
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Check Out Tiny Prints 2013 Holiday Cards & Gifts!!! Win a $50 Tiny Prints Code In Our Giveaway!!!

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I know you may be thinking it’s not even Halloween, but it’s time to start thinking about Holiday Cards.!  I have already taken the pictures I want to use for mine this year.  You have to make sure you start early when you have a big family since it is such a challenge.  I love the new Holiday Cards. for 2013 at Tiny Prints. There are so many new styles this year! New trim options like square, rounded, bracket, ticket and scallop to choose from.  New designs styles featuring Contemporary, Classic, Vintage, Full Bleed Photos, All That Glitters, Bold Expressions, Simply Chic, Woodland Wonder & The New Tradition.  There are matching address labels and envelope liners available to have a fully coordinated look.

I am so thankful they have so many styles that allow you to use multiple pictures because I love to use several in our card.  It is so difficult to decide with all the great options but my top five are:

BLOCK BLESSED: TOMATO

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SHEER CONFETTI: SIREN

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There are so many options that I have not seen anywhere else like changing colors that make designing an original card fun and easy!  There are also great Photo Gifts. available that would make treasured gifts for the people on your Holiday Gift List.  iPad Cases, Photo calendars, mugs, planners and photo books are all available along with many other custom photo gifts.
Join in Tiny Print’s Holiday Cheer Pinning Party™.  #TinyPrintsCheer on October 8 at 2 PM ET!
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Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil Review & Money Saving Coupons!!!

 

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Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is committed to freshness from harvest to table ensuring that only the finest olives are selected. Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is extremely low in acidity, which accounts for its robust taste and heady fragrance. The nuances of the flavor can be especially enjoyed in dressings, salads, vinagrettes or as a table condiment for dipping bread of crudité.

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Enjoy the taste of Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and the satisfaction of knowing that it’s the first olive oil to be approved for the USDA quality-monitoring program! USDA quality monitoring program verifies the purity and quality of the olive oil through rigorous USDA product testing and review of production processes.

As a Smiley 360 blogger I was recently selected to receive and try Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil.  I was very eager as we love cooking with extra virgin olive oil and know how healthy it is.  It really is assuring to know that it is the first olive oil to be approved for the USDA quality-monitoring program.  I made some spaghetti with oil and garlic (Aglio Et Olio). It’s a simple dish to prepare and one our whole family loves.  I started boiling water for  2 lbs of thin spaghetti and added  1 cup of Pompeian Extra Virgin Olive Oil and 12 cloves of minced garlic, to a pan. You can also slice the garlic cloves super thin but I like it minced because my kids eat it like that.  You add the garlic and the oil to the pan at the same time and toast it slowly this helps the garlic not to be too overwhelming.  When the pasta is cooking and the garlic is toasted you remove the garlic and oil from the heat and add two ladles of pasta water.  Then when your past is cooked, drain it and put it in a bowl, add your oil and garlic  along with fresh chopped Italian parsley, sea salt to taste, red pepper flakes if desired and freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese.  Toss everything together and serve with additional grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese on top.

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Disney, “The Little Mermaid” Diamond Edition Blu-ray Combo Pack In Stores Now!!! Free Puzzle Pages!!!

“The Little Mermaid: Diamond Edition”

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Splashes Its Ways Into Homes For The Very First Time In Blu-ray™ Hi-Def

With New Breathtaking Picture and Sound Restoration

 

 Ariel (voiced by Jodi Benson), is a free-spirited mermaid, who is off on the adventure of a lifetime with her best friend, the adorable Flounder (voiced by Jason Marin), and the reggae-singing Caribbean crab Sebastian (voiced by Samuel E. Wright) at her side. But it will take all of her courage and determination to make her dreams come true—and save her father’s beloved kingdom from the sneaky sea witch Ursula (voiced by Pat Carroll).

 

 

Voice Talent:                                 

Jodi Benson (Toy Story 2, Toy Story 3) as Ariel

Samuel E. Wright (The Lion King Broadway Show) as Sebastian

Jason Marin (Back to the Future) as Flounder

Pat Carroll (Laverne and Shirley) as Ursula

Buddy Hackett (The Music Man) as Scuttle

Christopher Daniel Barnes (The Brady Bunch Movie) as Eric

Kenneth Mars (Young Frankenstein) as Triton

Ben Wright (The Jungle Book, 101 Dalmatians) as Grimsby

Paddi Edwards (Hercules) as Flotsam and Jetsam

Edie McClurg (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off) as Carlotta the maid

Will Ryan (The Land Before Time) as Harold the Seahorse

Rene Auberjonois (The Patriot) as Chef Louis

Directors:                                      

John Musker (Aladdin)

Ron Clements (Aladdin)

Producers:                                      

John Musker (Aladdin)

Howard Ashman (Aladdin, Beauty and the Beast)

Maureen Donley (Anastasia)

Bonus Features:                         

All-New Music Video

@Disney Animation

Disney Intermission

Deleted Character

The Real Little Mermaid: Live Action Reference Model

Part of Her World: Jodi Benson’s Voyage To New Fantasyland

Howard’s Lecture

Classic DVD Bonus Features

You can visit the Little Mermaid Facebook Page, Follow on Twitter and see move videos on YouTube!!!

 

 

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