The Kid Blender:  A Single Mom’s Attempt to Find Joy in an Unexpected Life
February 8, 2012 – 8:00 am | 3 Comments

In this series of blogs, the “Kid Blenders,” I will be addressing our challenges, trying to blend our two families together. The names of the children will be changed to spare the easily embarrassed. And let me be upfront about this: I’m no clinical expert. I’m just a single mom trying to figure life out as I go. But knowing that there are around 14 million single parents out there…I’m guessing that I’m not alone in this venture.

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Daily Deal-Get Organized, Save Money
January 7, 2010 – 7:00 am | No Comment
Daily Deal-Get Organized, Save Money

We’re almost a week into 2010. Many of you may have made new year’s resolutions and are plugging away at keeping them. One common resolution is to be more organized.
Getting organized can be a time consuming task.  It takes a lot of planning at first, but can actually save you time and money in the [...]

Daily Deal-Free Bowling Tickets for AMF
January 6, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Bowling Tickets for AMF

The group I spent most of my time with in high school was a great group of kids always looking for some ‘good clean’ fun!  One of the things we enjoyed ocassionally was going bowling.
When you join the AMF Bowling Center eClub you can get free tickets for bowling.  This would be a great thing [...]

Daily Deal-Play For Free at CMD Tonight!
January 5, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Play For Free at CMD Tonight!

Whether you need to bring one child out for some one-on-one time or are in need of a family outing, The Children’s Museum of Denver is sure to have something for everyone. Treat your child to a night at the Children’s Museum free!
The Free Target Tuesday Nights will continue through 2010 with the first one [...]

Daily Deal-Disney Give a Day, Get a Day
January 4, 2010 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Disney Give a Day, Get a Day

Disney is truly magical.  After going to Disney on Ice in December, I was reminded of the magic they bring to everything they do.  There’s something magical about donating your time and efforts to other people as well.
Disney just launched their Give A Day, Get a Disney Day promotion on January 1, 2010.  So to celebrate volunteers giving [...]

Cutest Kid Photo Contest for December: AMAZING PRIZE TO SKI AND STAY AT KEYSTONE!
December 28, 2009 – 6:53 am | Comments Off
Cutest Kid Photo Contest for December: AMAZING PRIZE TO SKI AND STAY AT KEYSTONE!

CONTEST CLOSED. Stay tuned for details on the winner!
Do you have a cute kid?  Well, if you have a kid then of course you do.  Every mom thinks her kid is the cutest on the planet.  That’s the way it should be of course.
The good news is now your cute kid has the chance to [...]

simplehuman Fingerprint-Proof Rectangular Recycler Review
December 24, 2009 – 2:21 am | Comments Off
simplehuman Fingerprint-Proof Rectangular Recycler Review

Don’t you just love finding new products that make your life easier?  Well, I do.  I am all for anything that helps me to get organized or simplify life.  I recently found a website called simplehuman.com.  I fell in love with almost every product they offered.  I was very excited when I was able to [...]

Daily Deal-Free Aveda Sample Pack
December 22, 2009 – 12:01 am | One Comment
Daily Deal-Free Aveda Sample Pack

If you’re looking for a few more stocking stuffers for a girl on your list, here is just the thing!
Bring this printable coupon into a local Aveda Salon to get a free sample pack of their Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Condition and Style-Prep Smoother.
You can get this at participating salons until December 31st while supplies [...]

Daily Deal-Free Bagel Poppers at Einstein Bros
December 21, 2009 – 12:01 am | Comments Off
Daily Deal-Free Bagel Poppers at Einstein Bros

Here is a yummy treat to enjoy if you’re finishing up some last minute Christmas shopping. 
Stop by Einstein Brothers with this printable coupon to get Free Bagle Poppers with the purchase of a drink.  You can choose from the new Cranberry Orange flavor or Cinnamon Sugar!
The coupon is valid until December 29th so it would [...]

Green-Daisies.com Children’s Boutique: $25 GC Giveaway and Review
December 19, 2009 – 10:29 am | Comments Off
Green-Daisies.com Children’s Boutique: $25 GC Giveaway and Review

This Giveaway is CLOSED:)
Dressing up my kiddos is so much fun.  I love purchasing a new outfit and making my kids look all adorable.  I am very picky when it comes to clothes for them.  I won’t dress them in anything that I would not personally wear myself.  I don’t mean the style of course, [...]

Glorious One-Pot Meals Cookbook Giveaway
December 18, 2009 – 12:37 am | Comments Off
Glorious One-Pot Meals Cookbook Giveaway

This giveaway is CLOSED:)
Cooking takes on a whole new meaning when we become moms.   I mean between changing diapers, cleaning house, playtime and fixing boo boos when are we supposed to make the time to cook as well.   After having children, the crock pot became my new best friend. 
Well, now I have  added a new [...]