Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries are made to last 9x longer in digital cameras (vs. other Energizer batteries). If you’re like me, you use batteries all the time in your camera and in all of the tech gadgets we own. Add the other gadgets, toys, handheld games and more that your family uses and your budget… [Continue Reading]
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This is going to be a busy summer for my family and I can’t wait. School’s out for my daughter, Sammi on June 6th. Once that happens, we’ll be getting out of the house at least a few times a week – to the park, local tourist attractions, the beach and visiting family and friends.… [Continue Reading]
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Voting laws have changed in a number of states. I’m volunteering to be sure that as many people as possible have the right to vote: For more inspiring photos be sure to check out: The Bonafide Life, Better in Bulk, From Dates to Diapers, Not Your Momblog, The Divine Miss Mommy, Colorado Moms, Rajean Blomquist,… [Continue Reading]
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My daughter and I are looking forward to seeing the new Disney Pixar movie, Brave. When I was given this funny video about the movie, I knew I had to share it with my readers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did: Freedom Broch! 19 Classic Bagpipe Hits in One Compilation! About… [Continue Reading]
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Parents who suffer the loss of a child and turn it into something positive are my heroes. And so it is with Abbey’s Hope, a nonprofit founded because 6 year old Abbey Taylor died doing something she loved – swimming. Abbey’s parents, Scott and Katey Taylor are vice-president and president respectively of Abbey’s Hope. Their… [Continue Reading]
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Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries Review and #Giveaway
Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries are made to last 9x longer in digital cameras (vs. other Energizer batteries). If you’re like me, you use batteries all the time in your camera and in all of the tech gadgets we own. Add the other gadgets, toys, handheld games and more that your family uses and your budget on batteries must be outrageous.
With Energizer Ultimate Lithium Batteries (available in AA and AAA), you’ll be buying less batteries. They’re made specifically for high-tech devices that eat up battery power. Here’s some more info:
- Weigh 1/3 less than standard alkaline batteries
- Perform in extreme temperatures from -40°F to 140°F
- Holds power for 15 years when not in use
- Leak resistant construction
- They are the world’s longest lasting AA and AAA 1.5 volt cells in high-tech devices
- Available in 2, 4 and 8 packs
Energizer Rate and Review Contest
Test your batteries. Visit the Energizer Rate and Review section of their website. Rate and Review the batteries and be entered to win an Energizer Ultimate Lithium Prize Pack.
Giveaway – Win two 4 packs of Energizer Ultimate Lithium AA Batteries by using the Rafflecopter entry form
Disclosure: I received 2 packs of Energizer Ultimate Lithium batteries for this post. Two packs will be provided for the giveaway. This blog uses affiliate links.
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Family Summer Plans
This is going to be a busy summer for my family and I can’t wait. School’s out for my daughter, Sammi on June 6th. Once that happens, we’ll be getting out of the house at least a few times a week – to the park, local tourist attractions, the beach and visiting family and friends.
The last two weeks of June starts our family summer vacation. We’re going on a road trip and hitting Atlanta, Savannah, the Fort Stewart area (where my husband was stationed last) and Charlotte, North Carolina for the Type-A Parent Conference. And since we’re doing this trip without much planning, we don’t have hotel reservations, except for Charlotte. It’s going to help us save money by using a travel site on the road – Last Minute Hotel Deals from $47!
I have family in Atlanta so we’ll visit them. The most exciting thing is that my daughter, Alicia and her husband, Scott are driving in from Kansas to visit too! It’s going to be a mini family reunion. We don’t have definite plans, but I’d like to see the Georgia Aquarium, Stone Mountain, and the Jimmy Carter Library and Museum all together.
After a few days in Atlanta, Alicia and Scott are going to drive back to Kansas along with Sammi, who will spend most of July with them. This will be her first time away from us since being diagnosed with Sinus Tachycardia, possible Long QT Syndrome , POTS and Anxiety. But, I have no worries. She’ll be well taken care of. Alicia and Scott have lots of activities planned for Sammi. She certainly won’t be bored.
It will be good for her to get away from me and her father. And good for me and my husband to have some time alone. During July, we’ll go away for some short trips in the local Tampa/St. Pete and Orlando area. We deserve it.
Now I just have to find a way to cope with my husband’s driving during the road trip and all will be well.
What are your plans for the summer? Any suggestions for what to see in the cities we’ll be visiting?
Resource: Frommer’s Atlanta (Frommer’s Complete Guides)
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Disney Pixar Movie Brave Funny Video
My daughter and I are looking forward to seeing the new Disney Pixar movie, Brave. When I was given this funny video about the movie, I knew I had to share it with my readers. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did: Freedom Broch! 19 Classic Bagpipe Hits in One Compilation! About [...]
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Abbey’s Hope – Nonprofit of the Month
Parents who suffer the loss of a child and turn it into something positive are my heroes. And so it is with Abbey’s Hope, a nonprofit founded because 6 year old Abbey Taylor died doing something she loved – swimming. Abbey’s parents, Scott and Katey Taylor are vice-president and president respectively of Abbey’s Hope. Their [...]
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Getting My Beauty and Fashion on with StyleUnited
When I was younger, I was overwhelmed with beauty and fashion and looking good. I spent too much money on clothes, my hair, and makeup and spent too much time shopping and getting ready to go out the front door. Well, that’s what my parents thought. But my friends, who did the same thing, thought [...]
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Meeting the Original Mouseketeers #DisneySMMoms
It had to be a dream. First seeing, listening to two of the original Mouseketeers speak about the show and Walt Disney, and hearing Cubby play the drums just a few feet in front of me on the stage during the Disney Social Media Moms Celebration. Then Leanne Jakubowski – @leannej – asked me if [...]
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