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Earn Extra Money As A Personal Shopper #ad @ShopYourWay #PersonalShopper

December 19, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Personal Shopper Shop Your Way

This is a sponsored post. I am a Sears blogger, though all opinions are my own. There is no time like the holiday season for wishing you had more cash, right? Did you know that you can make that happen from the comfort of your own home? I love working from home and I know some of you would like to earn some cash, too, and lucky for you, there are even more reasons that … [Read more...] about Earn Extra Money As A Personal Shopper #ad @ShopYourWay #PersonalShopper

Kids And Cell Phones: Parental Controls, Safety And Affordability From Zact #sponsored #MC

December 13, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

I participated in a campaign for Mom Central Consulting on behalf of Zact. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Parental Controls with Zact from Zact Mobile on Vimeo. My daughter is a teen and she loves technology. One of her favorite things is her smartphone, but man is our bill expensive. I want her to be able to get in touch with me whenever … [Read more...] about Kids And Cell Phones: Parental Controls, Safety And Affordability From Zact #sponsored #MC

Flu Symptoms and Prevention Tips To Keep Your Family Healthy #sponsored #MC

November 25, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Flu Symptoms from A Parent's Guide

I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting (#MC) for MedImmune Specialty Care. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating. Flu season can run from October to May. So, right now, flu season is upon us, but you do not have to live in fear. Catching the flu can be prevented and there are simple steps and precautions that you can take to … [Read more...] about Flu Symptoms and Prevention Tips To Keep Your Family Healthy #sponsored #MC

Does Your Family Need A Tech Timeout? #sponsored

September 13, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Take the Tech Timeout Pledge

Tech Timeout ~ Between the laptop, the smart phone, the TV and the smart speaker, it seems that we always have some sort of tech device running in our household. My husband loves messing with the smart speaker that we have in the living room and listening to his music collection. It's very rare that I ever see my daughter without her phone or her ipod in her hand. And, … [Read more...] about Does Your Family Need A Tech Timeout? #sponsored

Sponsored: Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice – A New Head Lice Website Resource for Parents

July 25, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

The below content is sponsored by Sanofi Pasteur’s Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting. I received a promotional item as a thank you for participating.   When sending the kids off to camp this summer, it’s important to think about a common and hard-to-treat problem: head lice. Luckily, expert information parents need for dealing … [Read more...] about Sponsored: Headfirst! Expert Advice on Lice – A New Head Lice Website Resource for Parents

Less Time On Dishes = More Time With Family @MyCascade #sponsored #MyPlatinum

June 28, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

dishwashing Cascade Platinum #mycascade

Cascade Platinum For More Family Time ~ I participated in a campaign on behalf of Mom Central Consulting for Cascade. I received a product sample to facilitate my review and a promotional item as a thank you for participating. I bet your favorite thing to do on a Friday night is wash dishes, isn't it? You're laughing at me, I can tell. Ok, seriously, I … [Read more...] about Less Time On Dishes = More Time With Family @MyCascade #sponsored #MyPlatinum

Save Big Bucks On Your Cell Phone Service With #FamilyMobileSaves #cbias #sponsored

May 6, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Walmart Family Mobile Plan

I am a member of the Collective Bias®  Social Fabric® Community.  This shop has been compensated as part of a social shopper insights study for Collective Bias®  and Walmart Family Mobile.  #FamilyMobileSaves #cbias #SocialFabric I have been a US Cellular customer since 2005 or 2006. And I must admit, I have really enjoyed being with US Cellular until they adopted the … [Read more...] about Save Big Bucks On Your Cell Phone Service With #FamilyMobileSaves #cbias #sponsored

Family Fun With The Harlem Globetrotters @Globies #GlobieFamily #ad

March 18, 2013 by Jay Crawford

Harlem Globetrotters ~ The Harlem Globetrotters. Just the name invokes images of fun, entertainment, comedy and trickery!  The Harlem Globetrotters have been wowing fans around the world with their zany yet amazing mix of comedy and basketball since 1926! And they are back on tour for 2013, and coming to an arena near you! … [Read more...] about Family Fun With The Harlem Globetrotters @Globies #GlobieFamily #ad

Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis and When To Seek Medical Attention

January 30, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

appendicitis patient belonging bag

Appendicitis ~ My daughter had a friend over this weekend with movie rentals and girl time in mind. However, she got really sick on Saturday with what we all thought was the flu. By Sunday morning, we decided that it must not be the flu after all and we took her to the hospital where they immediately admitted her for appendicitis. … [Read more...] about Signs and Symptoms of Appendicitis and When To Seek Medical Attention

Girls’ Night In With Kleenex and Vudu.com @Kleenex #SharetheSoft #cbias #spon

January 28, 2013 by Dawn McAlexander

Kleenex Vudu.com

Kleenex Girls' Night In ~ My teen daughter and her friends love movies, especially chick flicks. So, she invited one of her girlfriends over for a girls' night in on Saturday night. But as things often do, plans quickly changed. … [Read more...] about Girls’ Night In With Kleenex and Vudu.com @Kleenex #SharetheSoft #cbias #spon

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