I love to keep my papers and notes organized and in a place easily accessible. That can be a lot tougher than it sounds though. In our office we have a 9 foot by 9 foot (true!) L shaped desk, that is home to four computers, a printer, phone, modem and a ton of other things. So you can imagine that it gets cluttered more often than not. Because our desk space is already used real estate, I have to think of another way to keep my papers organized but still in reach. Mayfair Lane is helping me out there!

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It is no secret by this point that I love Tropical Traditions products. A few weeks ago, I got to try yet another product from their line up, the Coconut Peanut Butter. I LOVE it! And by love it I mean, LOVE LOVE LOVE. I have tried different types of peanut butter before ranging from all-natural to exotically flavored, and Tropical Traditions Coconut Peanut Butter is definitely one of the best.

I have been putting this stuff on and in everything. Toast, brownies, apples, oatmeal, rice krispie treats. You name it, we've probably put the Coconut Peanut Butter in or on it, (did I mention I LOVE it?!!)

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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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Episencial  is actively healthy skincare that focuses on providing products with green values in mind, free from all the bad stuff, meaning  no synthetic chemicals. They have seven products in their line, ranging from foaming wash to sunscreen.

When it comes to skin, many are wanting to keep the chemicals to a minimum, so it is reassuring to know that Kim Walls the CEO of Episencial is also a skin care clinician.  Plus, she's a mom who is "proud to be able to offer honestly effective and green products at a reasonable price that can be found at stores she shops in all the time".  

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The Rose Legacy - by Kristen Heitzmann

Carina DiGratia always thought she would marry long time family friend Flavio, until he breaches her trust with none other than her sister. 

She decides to punish him by picking up her roots in Sonoma, and moving to Crystal, Colorado which the advertisements state is the "Diamond of the Rockies".  Carina was leaving a life of privilege behind, and without realizing, moving to a mining town where women only worked in one profession. 

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Last week, Ian's Natural Foods sent me some samples of their newest snacks to try out.  We got to try their Mix2Go varieties and the FruitaBits.

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I stumble across recipes on the internet all the time that I would love to make.  I get really excited about them and then they don't turn out.

For today's post though, I have a couple of easy recipes that are fun for St. Patrick's Day for you to make.  I will tell you how I "mixed" them up a bit too!

This is an easy delicious treat that really is all about the garnish to make it festive for St. Patrick's Day.  Duncan Hines Brownies are one of those things you can't stop stuffing your face with LOL!  They are kind of an addiction.

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Big Idea EntertainmentThe characters in this DVD are familiar to most; an Italian toymaker Gelato (Larry the Cucumber) and his assistant Cricket (Khalil the Caterpillar).  Gelato has no family (with the exception of some ducklings) to call his own and after receiving a piece of pistachio wood, carves himself a son; Pistachio (Junior Asparagus).

Little Pistachio however, does not want to listen to Gelato his father and gets himself entangled into a whole lot of trouble.

Combining the classic tale of Pinocchio and the parable of The Lost Sheep from the Bible, Pistachio is a lesson filled DVD about the importance of listening to your parents.

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It's true Hershey®’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate is good for you!

Bob Greene, a respected exercise physiologist and famed trainer, designed the Best Life Diet. The Best Life seal appears on select grocery products so that we can easily find and choose foods that meet basic nutritional guidelines and help us make healthy choices while shopping.  Hershey®’s Extra Dark Pure Dark Chocolate has the seal because it has naturally occurring antioxidants and proven vascular health benefits.

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The Big Green Alligator CD by La-La-Lisa (Lisa Weyerhaeuser) features 18 vivid, inspiring songs, suitable for young kids.  It's a perfect addition to your CD collection, for church Sunday Schools, nurseries and moms that provide childcare in their home.

The lyrics of the songs on Big Green Alligator capture the essence of God the Creator, who loves and cares for His children.

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Oral care is a very important topic to me.  I am not a big fan of the dentist and so anything that makes those twice a year visits easier on me and my family has my attention.  With Amber having braces there is that much more concern for the teeth to be as clean as possible too.

I recently learned about EvoraKids - the first pro-biotic oral care system for children ages 3-10.  A chewable tablet, taken twice a day after brushing, helps to keep bacteria from dental plaque at bay.

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Let's all take a trip down memory lane, into the hallways of the schools we attended.

How did you relate to the teachers you had through the years?  I believe everyone has at least one teacher that fully stands out in their memory.  For good...or bad reasons.  Teachers are powerful influences in a child's life.

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