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12 Strong- My Story of Meeting the 12 Horsemen and Attending the World Premier

January 20, 2018 in Military Life..., Movie Screenings..., Movies
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12 Strong- My Story of Meeting the 12 Horsemen and Attending the World Premier 12 Strong- My Story of Meeting the 12 Horsemen and Attending the World Premier If you follow me on social media you may have seen me sharing a lot about the movie 12 Strong. I first...
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Interview with the 12 Strong Cast in Hollywood

January 14, 2018 in Military Life..., Movies, Uncategorized
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Interview with the 12 Strong Cast in Hollywood Interview with the 12 Strong Cast in Hollywood Earlier this month, we were invited to Hollywood to screen 12 Strong (travel and accommodations were provided by Warner Bros. Pictures). 12 Strong is Warner Bros’ new military movie based on the book Horse Soldiers by Doug Stanton and debuts in theaters on January 19th. Starring Chris Hemsworth, Trevante Rhodes and more, this movie tells the story of a classified mission which took place in...
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What are your Dog’s and pets Favorite Treats? Our Blue Prefers BLUE Santa Snacks®

December 13, 2017 in Our Furry Family...
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What are your Dog's Favorite Treats? Our Blue Prefers BLUE Santa Snacks® Growing up I always had pets, at our house, at my Grandma’s house, at my Uncle’s house; it was just a normal thing. As a Mom, even with 6 kids and a Husband who was constantly deployed,...
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Having a 529 college Savings Program is the Best Decision for our Kids

December 12, 2017 in College World..., Finance..., Uncategorized
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Having a 529 College Savings Program is the Best Decision for our Kids Having a 529 college Savings Program is the Best Decision for our Kids Last December I shared with you our exciting new journey into the world of college savings: “Why a 529 College Savings Plan is a Great Choice…” and I am happy to share a recap with you now.  I am so happy to have partnered with NY 529 Direct to not only learn, but also share with our...
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Visiting Santa is a Great Family Tradition

December 10, 2017 in Christmas, Holidays, Traditions, Uncategorized
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Visiting Santa is a Great Family Tradition When I think back to my childhood, I can’t recall a time when we went to visit Santa, though I do remember amazing Christmases. My oldest child is now 24 since he was a little one, we have tried to visit Santa during the Holiday season.  As a Mom of...
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Disgustingly Oozy Brain Cake- Halloween Cake

October 23, 2017 in Halloween, Recipes, Seasonal, Uncategorized
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Disgustingly Oozy Brain Cake  Disgustingly Oozy Brain Cake If you are looking for the grossest, ooziest, slimiest, most disgusting cake for Halloween; look no further!  My kids and I made the Disgustingly Oozy Brain Cake and it’s every kids dream cake!  As if the look wasn’t perfect enough for Halloween, wait until you see the surprise reaction your guests will have when they see what comes out of the cake!!!  
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Urgent Care Visit From the Comfort of Your Home

October 2, 2017 in Health & Fitness, Uncategorized
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Urgent Care Visit From the Comfort of Your Home Urgent Care Visit From the Comfort of Your Home As a Mom of 6 I can not tell you how many times I have had to visit the infamous urgent care. Depending on the severity of the problem, sometimes the struggle of having to leave the other kids at home while I drive one kid or myself has been worst; but sitting in an urgent care office with 6 kids is not the...
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How to Make Your Home Wifi Network Secure for Your Family with Cujo

September 27, 2017 in Tech Life, Uncategorized
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How to Make Your Home Wifi Network Secure for Your Family with Cujo How to Make Your Home Wifi Network Secure for Your Family with Cujo As a Family of 8 in this day in age it is imperative that there is a security plan in place for our wifi network at home. This is why I was happy to receive the Cujo Smart...
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The Best Birthday Parties Happen in Chuck E. Cheese!

August 10, 2017 in Deals, Coupons, Free, Uncategorized
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The Best Birthday Parties Happen in Chuck E. Cheese! The Best Birthday Parties Happen in Chuck E. Cheese! When you think of childhood birthday parties, what comes to mind?  For most of us, we think about balloons and clowns and lots of goodies.  I would be willing to bet too that for most of us, there is a specific location that comes to mind as well, the place that comes to mind for me is Chuck E. Cheese’s.  That’s for a good...
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A Mother’s Lifeline- Amwell Medical Services

July 24, 2017 in Deals, Coupons, Free, Health & Fitness, Uncategorized
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A Mother's Lifeline- Amwell Medical Services A Mother’s Lifeline- Amwell Medical Services As a Mom of 6 kids, time is something I am always short of, and of course it’s even worst when the kids are sick. I don’t know about your Family, but in mine; when one kid gets sick they all follow suit. This is why...
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20 Tips and Recipes to Make Camping Easier and Fun

July 5, 2017 in Printables, The Outdoor World, Uncategorized
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20 Tips and Recipes to Make Camping Easier and Fun Find out how to make delicious banana boats and use a homemade lantern all in the same post! This list will make sure your camping trips are never the same! 20 Tips and Recipes to Make Camping Easier and Fun   Here are 20 Tips and Recipes to Make Camping Easier and Fun! Camping can be a pretty complicated vacation choice. Between choosing a campsite, getting all the supplies, and keeping your kids entertained, camping is a lot of work. We love the outdoors and going on trips as a family, but without these hacks, we’d be lost!    
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How to: Make Cute Surfboard Cookies for any Occasion

June 30, 2017 in Cookies, Recipes, Uncategorized
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How to: Make Cute Surfboard Cookies for any Occasion  is How to: Make Cute Surfboard Cookies for any Occasion If you are looking to make the cutest Patriotic cookies for the 4th of July, these are perfect for you! If you are like me and love to have great options for cookie ideas, this post is just...
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Hi! Welcome to our little world! My name is Lily, I am a Mommy to 5 kids; and a soon-to-be ex-wife to a US Navy Sailor. I have always loved sharing our life and our adventures and I hope you will come with me as I continue this journey through a different road! Divorce is hard y'all! I will be sharing all of the ups and downs that I encounter as well as hopefully bringing you more of the content that you have loved so far! Recipes, DIY, Travel, Parenting, Divorce, Special Needs and so much more, tighten your seat belts! If you'd like to contact me, you can try any of the above & below methods, or you can email directly at [email protected]

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