Do you know someone who has left a mark?  Someone who should be recognized for their contributions?

There is an opportunity for you to acknowledge someone who is doing exceptional things.  Someone who with all they do seems to resemble...the Energizer Bunny!  Energizer created its Keep Going Hall of Fame as a way to honor those people who just keep going each and every day.

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Between homeschooling, house cleaning, errand running, extra-curricular activities, the church nursery and blogging, I don't have much free time on my hands.  But I feel oh so much better when I do take some time out for myself.  I try and set aside an afternoon a week to do whatever I want, whether that's going for lunch with a friend, shopping by myself, or just curled up on the couch reading.  Just that little bit of time without "Mom can I...or Mom how do you.. or Mom, Mom, Mom", gets me ready for all the busy-ness again.

I am so excited to get that time away next month, when I board the Disney Magic for 14 nights of relaxation.  I know I am blessed to take as many vacations as we do, but it seems so long for me since our last one (it really hasn't been, it just feels that way lol!).  Being pampered Disney style is something I wish everyone could experience, it really is a treat!  I promise to share lots of pictures and stories when I come back though.  Year round, you can visit Disney Family.com for parenting advice, travel ideas, recipes and more.

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When I shop I want to walk into a store find the clothes I like in the styles I want and have them fit. Perfectly. Yeah, that's kind of a problem for me though because I'm 4'9". Shirts, pants, skirts, dresses, are all too long. I mean sure I could go shop in the kids department, but I don't want to take the chance of picking up my daughter's friends and be seen wearing matching outfits with them.

Not long ago I was contacted by a company called eShakti. I had read about them on other blogs, but kind of filed them to the back drawers of my mind. I'm very glad they contacted me though. eShakti is a women's clothing store, where the customer can decide how they want a garment to look and fit. Do you like that short sleeve top, but wished it had long sleeves, or are you like me and need about 3 (okay in my case more like 8) inches taken off the length of the pants? eShakti can do that for you. With stylish designs and fabrics, you can get the garment you wished you could find at the mall, and have it tailored specifically to your measurements.

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If you aren't a sports fan, have no fears, there are plenty of things to pick up at Dick's Sporting Goods and you don't have to be an athlete to use them!  As a matter of fact, the best deal that I have ever gotten on a pair of Crocs was at Dick's Sporting Goods.  The variety and amount of athletic apparel, shoes and equipment will have you perusing their store or website for hours. 

Dick's Sporting Goods has a really neat opportunity going on right now, their Starting Lineup contest.  You can compete to be a member of their "Starting Lineup", what's that you ask?  You will be one of a select group that gets to:

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We love orange juice, and Hubby is very concerned about his health so he only drinks Tropicana Healthy Heart Orange Juice.  Me, I'm not a milk drinker so to get my calcium in, I drink Tropicana's Pure Premium Calcium + Vitamin D, and we buy the Healthy Kids variety for Amber.

Mom Central, has paired up with Tropicana and has some bloggers being Brand Ambassadors for Tropicana and their newly launched Tropicana Juicy Rewards and you guessed since I'm blogging about it, I was chosen to be a one of the Juicy Insider Ambassador.

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Do you grit your teeth at the loads of laundry that need doing? 

From the far side of the room, perhaps your laundry area doesn't look so bad, but how about up close? 

How would you like it if Whirlpool's DreamLaundry® Solutions team came to trick out your laundry room, complete with a new Whirlpool® High Efficiency (HE) washer/dryer set and a year's worth of Wisk® HE Laundry Detergent? Even better, you'll get to star in you very own episode of Designing Spaces!

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Back in November I did a review for Vitalicious.  Vitalicious makes all natural, high fiber products.  They are very low in fat (most of them are fat free), and they are chocked full of vitamins too.

In honor of National Heart Month and Valentine’s Day Vitalicious has a contest to win a genuine, diamond-studded Tiffany Pendant valued at $800!

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America is home to baseball, state fairs, country music, cheeseburgers and of course, American cheese.  Now America’s favorite brand of American cheese – KRAFT Singles – has partnered with Disney ABC to discover America’s “Single Best Town,” inviting people across the country to share the single best thing about their town.  From a unique monument to a charming local festival, KRAFT Singles is searching for the one-of-a-kind features that make America’s towns special and uniquely American!  

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Can't the people that schedule things ever learn that there are seven days in the week?  Of course not.  They always seem to schedule everything on the same day, at absolutely the worst time.  Just right before or right after dinner.

On days like those when we're running in the door from swimming, have less than an hour only to leave again for skiing, I'm glad I keep some Banquet Entrees on hand.

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Insure Your Love

When I worked outside the home, I worked in the life insurance industry, so I've always understood the importance of having life insurance.

What sometimes seemed to be an extra, added expense for something intangible at the time, was never proven more untrue, when my sister became a widow at 30 years of age due to a tragic accident.

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Did you know more than 55% of American teens have volunteered for public service projects? (information from Corporation for National & Community Service)  That is more than double the rate of adults.

The Huggable Heroes® program is Build-A-Bear Workshop®'s way of recognizing the efforts of the young people who help others in need.  Build-A-Bear Workshop recognizes, honors and 'cele-bear-ates' these heroes who provide extraordinary service in their communities and across the globe.

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Earth’s Best is celebrating a special milestone in 2010—it’s 25th birthday! Founded in 1985, Earth’s Best was started with a simple “wish” - to keep potentially harmful pesticides out of the earth and children’s food supply. For 25 years, Earth’s Best has realized that “wish” and has provided millions of babies with pure, simple, organic foods to grow up on. The line has even expanded to also include organic infant formula, TenderCare® Chlorine-Free Diapers and Wipes, baby body care and home cleaning products made with organic ingredients, making it the gold standard for parents who seek products that are better for their babies and for the environment.
 

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Like most people I have a ton of New Year's Resolutions.  Most probably will never come to fruition, however staying fit and healthy are a top priority for me.

Twitter Moms has yet another fabulous contest going on for blogging moms, where they are giving away 5 EA SPORTS Active™ Personal Trainers for the Wii.  Share 10 ways your planning to get fit after the holidays on your blog and you could win too!

So here are my 10 ways to help get and stay fit after the holidays.

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However that doesn't mean that we don't need a lot of the things that Coleman makes.  Things like rechargable flashlights and storage containers are always needed, whether you're a camper or not!   Of course there is the all important cooler too, for when we make our seasonal trips to Canada and have to bring home the Coffee Crisps to tie us over until our next visit.  

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Often that means though that we take our oodles of books with us, or we have to forfeit certain subjects because they aren't very conducive to on the go schooling.
 
An HP Mini 110-1100 with Windows 7 (which is by the way seriously awesome, if you use the Windows platform and haven't upgraded, it's fantastic), would really help simplify schooling on the go for us.  

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