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Wordless Wednesday - Fishing With Grandma & Grandpa

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Rocking the BlogHer 2013 Expo Hall #BlogHer13

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A Culinary Journey with Lean Cuisine #HonestlyGood

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{Friday Sneak Peek} Saving Mr. Banks - New Poster #SavingMrBanks

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Two-time Academy Award®–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers, but the

Wilton BlogHer Workshop & Tour #WiltonBlogHer13

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Wordless Wednesday - Boys of Summer

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{Book Review} Gooseberry Patch Stitching For The Kitchen #StitchingfortheKitchen

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Gooseberry Patch Stitching For The Kitchen offers 30 super-easy ideas for creating beautiful accessories, home decorating items, gifts, and keepsakes with sewing, patchwork, appliqué, crochet, and embroidery. Make charming napkins, tablecloths, and runners; adorable; potholders, trivets, and warmers; stylish totes and organizers; and sweet aprons for cooks of all ages. Stitchers at all skill levels will appreciate the tutorials and other information at the back of the book, and the full-size patterns make creating the projects even easier. An no Gooseberry Patch collection would be complete without some tasty treats - readers will find more than a dozen sprinkled throughout! When i was a newlywed, I received doilies from my mother in law. I knew I was waiting for a place of honor, or a very special project to inspire me to use them in a way that would be fitting of all of her hard work and fine crochet skills. She personally crocheted them with love and time in the hope to so

{Review} 5 Reasons to Love the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 from Verizon #Samsung #Verizon

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My family and I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, on behalf of Verizon. I was not compensated for my opinions or asked to speak about the company. I was given the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, for two weeks to try in my home with my family. I am thrilled to shared with you 5 Reasons to Love the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 from Verizon! With the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 from Verizon, you'll get a powerful device that enhances your life style at work, at home or on the go!  Fast Verizon 4G LTE -  Verizon 4G LTE provides significantly increased speeds–up to 10x faster than 3G–so you’re more productive and responsive. Download movies in minutes, photos in seconds, plus games, news and email attachments.  Speed is the key when you are seeking something quickly, and need answers now! What mom has the time to wait for a page to load? S Pen ™ -  With the enhanced S Pen™, you’ll find that you can finally use handwriting effectively on screen. Its .5 mm accuracy provides co

{Friday Sneak Peek} The Fifth Estate #DreamWorks #FifthEstate

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Triggering our age of high-stakes secrecy, explosive news leaks and the trafficking of classified information, WikiLeaks forever changed the game. Now, in a dramatic thriller based on real events, THE FIFTH ESTATE reveals the quest to expose the deceptions and corruptions of power that turned an Internet upstart into the 21st century’s most fiercely debated organization. The story begins as WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch) and his colleague Daniel Domscheit-Berg (Daniel Brühl) team up to become underground watchdogs of the privileged and powerful. On a shoestring, they create a platform that allows whistle blowers to anonymously leak covert data, shining a light on the dark recesses of government secrets and corporate crimes. Soon, they are breaking more hard news than the world’s most legendary media organizations combined. But when Assange and Berg gain access to the biggest trove of confidential intelligence documents in U.S. history, they battle each oth

Last Vegas - Stars Four Legends - Douglas, De Niro, Freeman & Kline

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Take a trip to Sin City with Academy-Award winners Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman & Kevin Kline in a new trailer from CBS Films'  LAST VEGAS  -- opening in theaters on Friday, November 1, 2013. Starring four legends like you've never seen them before,  LAST VEGAS  tells the story of Billy, Paddy, Archie and Sam (played by Academy-Award winners Michael Douglas, Robert De Niro, Morgan Freeman and Kevin Kline), best friends since childhood. When Billy, the group's sworn bachelor, finally proposes to his thirty-something (of course) girlfriend, the four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop acting their age and relive their glory days. However, upon arriving, the four quickly realize that the decades have transformed Sin City and tested their friendship in ways they never imagined.  The Rat Pack may have once played the Sands and Cirque du Soleil may now rule the Strip, but it's these four who are taking over Vegas.   Like us on Facebook: 

Wordless Wednesday - Wind Up

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Race To The Finish with Disney PLANES

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“Like”  Disney’s PLANES  on   Facebook "Follow"  Disney’s PLANES  on  Twitter Visit the   website Disney’s PLANES  flies into theaters everywhere on August 9th!

The Color Run™ - Be a Color Runner™ in St. Louis!

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The The Color Run™ is coming to St. Louis, on September 15, 2013. I am very excited to share a discount to my readers, thanks to my partnership with The Color Run™.  I watched as friends and family shared photos from The Color Run™ last year. Each of my loved ones shared their amazing experience, each encouraging me to take part in the next race! So, the time has come, and I will take part this Fall! Join the adventure, as The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet will forever change the way you think of a race! Are you up for the challenge? The Color Run™ 5k is on its way to St. Louis, Missouri! The event will take place on  September 15th, 2013  in Downtown Poelker/Kaufmann Park! The Color Run™, also known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet, is a unique paint race that celebrates healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community. Find out more about The Color Run™ 5k event by  clicking here , or check out our  FAQ page  for answers

{Friday Sneak Peek} Saving Mr. Banks

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Two-time Academy Award®–winner Emma Thompson and fellow double Oscar®-winner Tom Hanks topline Disney’s “Saving Mr. Banks,” inspired by the extraordinary, untold backstory of how Disney’s classic “Mary Poppins” made it to the screen. When Walt Disney’s daughters begged him to make a movie of their favorite book, P.L. Travers’ “Mary Poppins,” he made them a promise—one that he didn’t realize would take 20 years to keep. In his quest to obtain the rights, Walt comes up against a curmudgeonly, uncompromising writer who has absolutely no intention of letting her beloved magical nanny get mauled by the Hollywood machine. But, as the books stop selling and money grows short, Travers reluctantly agrees to go to Los Angeles to hear Disney’s plans for the adaptation. For those two short weeks in 1961, Walt Disney pulls out all the stops. Armed with imaginative storyboards and chirpy songs from the talented Sherman brothers, Walt launches an all-out onslaught on P.L. Travers,

{St. Louis} Go Retro Tonight with JAWS on the Big Screen!

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Check out JAWS on the Grand Screen at the B&B Wildwood 10 TONIGHT at 7pm …tickets are only $5!   One night only, to see this Summer Movie Classic on the Grand Screen!

Wordless Wednesday - Baby Bird

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Captain America - 4.4.14

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Like  CAPTAIN AMERICA  on  Facebook Follow  CAPTAIN AMERICA  on Twitter:   @CaptainAmerica     CAPTAIN AMERICA: THE WINTER SOLDIER  releases in theaters on April, 4, 2014!

{Giveaway Closed} Barely There® Bandini™ Is Great For Summer!

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Congratulations to our 5 winners:  Melanie M, Cindy B, Michelle B, Angela S, and Diane R. I am so excited to announce that I am hosting a giveaway, on behalf of Barely There. Summer is in full swing, and that means great summer looks! How are you wearing your favorite tops and dresses? Need a strapless or single strap bra, for your Summer look?  Barely There® Bandini ™ is the solution! I recently had the fun opportunity to take part in the Barely There Blog Squad Challenge "Color Your World," and rock a  Barely There® Bandini ™.    I have tried other strapless or single strap bras, and they just are not comfortable! The  Bandini ™ with Foam, is tagless, seamless, and doesn't have that horrible strip of latex to prevent sliding!  The Bandini ™ is perfect for summer, as it breathes and moves with you, even on the hottest days!  Want to see what all the excitement is about? Enter to win a  Barely There® Bandini ™ with Foam 2 pack! I will be selecting 5 winners, so