As the school year begins, parents have so many things on our minds. From establishing a routine to the chaos of homework and dinner, it can get overwhelming, but when you throw in the Fall Season (which is right around the corner), we're also stuck worrying about Cold & Flu viruses. Kids are around so many people at school that it's almost fool proof that they're bringing home LOTS of germs.

So, how do you combat the germ war in your home? Well, we've got some great tips from Lysol that we'd like to share, but moreover? We've discovered a new way to wash hands that kids are going to LOVE!

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I know. You guys are going to kill me for posting this so late in August, but we have an awesome Beauty Pick of the Month from H-E-B. The month isn't over yet, so it's fair game to post. If it helps, I've been using it all month long to test it just for you guys. Hey. A girl's gotta do, what a girl's gotta do.

This month we're talking nails and the colors all of us girls LOVE to paint them. I mean, even my 7-yr-old daughter is all about painting her nails. What girl isn't? So, our pick for the month of August is Orchid Professional Nail Lacquer. How did we like it? How did it fair? Most importantly, what color did WE paint our nails all month long?

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Yesterday, was our first day of school and this year we are walkers. Even though we're just a street over from our Elementary, by the time we arrived back home our faces were red, our throats were dry, and sweat dripped off our brow. Do I REALLY have to say how hot it is out there?

The New School year brings lots of families on the road via car, bus, and walking in school zones. Since we're new to the crosswalk, my first bit of advice is slow down guys! My second bit of advice comes straight from our Car Safety Event we hosted just over a week ago with Chevy and Safe Kids USA.

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The New School year is in full bloom, but all week long we're STILL in three digit temps here in Texas. You know what THAT means right? That means Summer isn't quite over yet. It means, the Sun isn't going anywhere anytime soon. It means I still have one BIG Nestle Giveaway just for you!

Did you have the Best Summer Ever? We sure did, at the Momma Findings household. Thanks to my partnership with Nestle, as a featured Blogger in their Best Summer Ever Promotion, I'm STILL reeling from all the great memories we made.

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Today, I am SO excited to announce that I've been selected as 1 of the 50 Whirlpool Moms to review a brand new Duet Washer and Dryer. This is the first time I've mentioned it here at MommaFindings, but you may have heard my squeals on Twitter and Facebook {or all the way to your house from Texas}. I may have gotten over-the-moon-excited when they arrived.

While, they are still very new to me and it's going to take a few months to really get to know them {we're in the dating stage}, I wanted to let you in on how I prepared for the set. 

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Welcome to our last day in the H-E-B & ConAgra Back-To-School Meal Maker Challenge. I've had SUCH a great time creating recipes and perusing all the other blogger's recipes who participated and today, as we hit the hallways again for another school year, I feel I'm prepared for the new routine at home.

With that said, I created a meal perfect for our last day of Summer, yet easy enough to cook on a school night. Our secret ingredient was H-E-B Mixed Vegetables so I thought Wouldn't this work well in a bit-sized edible bowl? We made stuffed bell peppers!

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Boy, we are anxious here at my house. Tomorrow school begins for the 2011-2012 year and my oldest two are bitin' at the bit to see who's going to be in their class. I think we tried on about a million outfits, but we're ready.

One thing we're going to have to adjust to is our new routine. I'm a creature of organization. I like being on time. I like having structure and I like a schedule. My youngest son still has one more year left before he can go to school, so him and I are planning on nestling together to watch the kick off of Season 2 of Dinosaur Train, which debuts a four part series called Dinosaur Big City.

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This is officially the last weekend before most Texas Area students head back to school. Unfortunately, 50% of those families can not afford the supplies they need in their classroom.

Elmer's understands that the need for supplies is vital to a student's success in school. So, this year they are embarking on a new partnership to help children in need get essential school supplies this back-to-school season through the Kids In Need Foundation, a national, non-profit organization dedicated to providing free school supplies to economically disadvantaged school children and under-funded teachers. Momma Findings wants to do our part to spread the word, but we need your help. Not only am I asking your support for this charitable initiative, but I'm also giving YOU guys a chance at winning supplies of your own to use for your student at home or donate to a teacher you feel might need it in her classroom.

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Ah. Day 19 of our 30 Days About Me Series. I'm kind of rolling my eyes at this one because really? A talent? I'm not one of those who can sing, or dance, or draw. I'm not a math whiz. I can't sew. I'm not the best cook. I can't fix a flat tire or change the oil. Gardening is not my forte and I've broken my fair share of trimmers and mowers. Did I mention I can't carry a tune to save my life?

So, today is supposed to be about talents I HAVE, not talents I DON'T have. I looked at my husband for an answer and he says, "You're talented at being pretty." Awe. That's sweet, but totally BS.

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Wednesday, we let you guys in on our New School Year Resolution, giving more support to our teachers. I think it's really important that parents give the teachers more of their time, resources, and encouragement because if you think about it, they spend more time with our children, during the school year than you do. If my children aren't with me, I'd like them to be with a teacher who can focus on teaching them and nourishing them socially.

Today, I want to talk about another New School Year Resolution that will benefit both you and your child, getting a better start to your family’s morning.

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Welcome to Day 18 of our 30 Days About Me Series. I got a little giddy at the topic for today because I absolutely love talking about my husband.... and no not in a whiny way, but in a I-can't-believe-he's-mine-way. We're all about Weddings, the memories, the pictures, the stories. Ah. I love it!

My husband and I celebrating our 10 year anniversary this year, back in March. I'll give you some time to pick up your jaw. I married REALLY young, as in 20-yrs-old young. I looked at these pictures and I gotta be honest... I had to pick up MY jaw because we looked like babies. Heck. We WERE babies.

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There's one thing my children LOVE buying at H-E-B. They can't resist the shelf with all the colorful Tampico gallons lined up so nicely. You see, in our H-E-B they are located far away from the juice aisle, but instead near the dairy section. My kids pair Tampico with their favorite Lunchables and they are happy campers. While we love Tampico drinks, we've never found them in individual servings, but now the leading brand of family-size juice drinks announces its availability in 20oz single-serve bottles and invites you to take your favorite drink with you as you bounce around town.

To celebrate its arrival and fans across the U.S., Tampico Beverages launched its first online photo contest entitled Unique Like You where entrants can submit photos of themselves, customize them with fun add-ons and bling and ask their friends to vote for their tricked-out photos.

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The Help Movie debuted over a week ago and I'm still reeling from the effect it has had on me. This movie is, by far, one of the greatest movies this year. It's emotional. It's heartbreaking. It's all over the spectrum when it comes to life in the south back in the 1960's. The discrimination and the realism it brought to audiences is unreal, but it left you with hope that change is always possible.

When I was in LA back in June at the Disney Dreamwork Event, I had the chance to watch the movie in it's entirety and interview Stacey Snider, DreamWorks Co-Chairman & CEO, about the making of the movie and how it came to be. The topic that kept coming up was the role of women, back then, and in today's world, specifically about Motherhood. So, my question to you guys is, How would you feel if someone else raised your children in your own home?

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Yesterday, I completely skipped Day 16 of 30 Days About Me. I didn't do it on purpose. In fact, I was up earlier. I STARTED the blog post, but couldn't come up with ANYTHING to answer the question, "What's something crazy you've done and who do you do crazy things with?"

I'm totally not a prude. I've done crazy stuff, but it's not blog friendly and to be honest? These are things I'm not real proud of. So, my apologies for skipping yesterday, but I'm back today and we're talking about things that make us insecure and things we're proud of. I can SO do this one!

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Back-To-School has always been an exciting time of the year for me. As a teenager, it was so much fun meeting my new teachers and classmates and now, as a Mother, it's tripled because I see how thrilled my children are around this time of year. Last year, we threw a Back-To-School party, thanks to Nestle and RIF {Reading is Fundamental} that raised awareness both online and in my local community regarding the importance of literacy.

This year we're not throwing a party, but instead setting goals for the year and supporting both brands collectively as we discuss resolutions both children and parents can make to ensure a successful school year.

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Have you ever been to a 4D movie? The Houston Zoo has a really awesome 4D Dora Movie helping Zoo-Goers cool off during their visit in the Texas Heat.

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Sometimes, I dream of the day we can all sit down to a nice dinner as a family. There's no screaming. There's no feet on the table. There's no whining. There's no standing on the chairs. I dream of a dinner where I can cook, sit, and enjoy a hot meal........... but we're not there yet.

In fact, just the other night, as we ate dinner, I tiredly look at my husband. He, then, looks at me with a deflated stare and we could both tell, that we're just spent. Dinner shouldn't be like that. He then proceeds to say, "How did we get here? Look at our life." Then we just hold hands and observe the villagers as they pillage through what was a nice dinner. It can get tough, especially at dinner time. My question for you all today is What do you do when dinner gets tough?

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It sounds so silly, but when I agreed to participate in this 30 Days About Me series with Toni, I never thought I'd get so emotional over simple questions like, My Favorite Movie or My Favorite Song. Heck, the day I wrote about someone or something that has made an impact on me, I was a big ball of emotions.

Today, we're asked to describe or show a picture of our dream home. When I was young, I had a clear cut mental picture... a dollhouse-like home, with an intricate frame and a huge porch where I can swing back and forth on the porch swing with a tall glass of tea and watch my sweet children laugh as they run in the front yard, but after living in a variety of different houses over the years, I've learned that my dream house has nothing to do with big porches or gleaming kitchens. It's what you don't see that make my dreams come true.

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Last night at dinner, I talked to my kids about the school year and what it will entail. I then asked them to think about a few goals they'd like to set and without hesitation my 7-yr-old daughter says, "I want to be the top 2nd Grader with the most AR points!"

My girl is a reader. She takes after her Momma and I'm happy to indulge in her obsession with books because it's a good obsession to have. So, to celebrate the end of Summer and the beginning of the 2011-2012 school year, I'm excited to let you guys in on an awesome reading program from JetBlue Airlines, who are encouraging children to read where ever their travels may take them.

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Today is the last Monday of the Summer and the first Monday of the 2011-2012 school year for Texas area teachers. I've spoken with friends of mine who work for the school district and everyone is beyond excited about the new school year, including yours truly. With that said, I'm also excited to be partnering with big brands to help teachers with supplies, books, and encouragement for the upcoming year, such as Del Monte. This fall Del Monte Fresh will hold its second annual online contest, “Teacher Monday: Cash for Classrooms” Teachers can win cash and supplies for the classroom and YOU can win a great prize pack to share with YOUR teacher right here at Momma Findings.

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Bienvenido al Día 14 de los 30 días Acerca de mí. Hoy en día, estamos hablando de donde nos gustaría viajar un día.

Okay, my Spanish is a little rusty, but it's all good, right? To be honest, I haven't traveled a lot in my life. Only RECENTLY did I start hopping on planes and running off to the West Coast for the week and returning back to my small Texas town life. I've learned, however, that I LOVE to travel, not necessarily by myself, but I'll take it where I can get it. I've traveled to many places including, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, Missippi, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas, California, Georgia, Illinois, Missouri, and of course all through Texas, but I haven't left the country {and shopping in Nuevo Laredo doesn't count}. Where would I like to travel one day? I have it ALL planned out.

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It's the third week of our #HEBack2School Meal Maker Challenge. We've brought you two tasty dishes, thus far, that included Peanut Butter for breakfast and Hebrew Beef Franks for dinner. This week, the secret ingredient is ConAgra Foods Egg Beaters. I'll be honest and it might shock you, but I don't have a lot of experience using Egg Beater. Call me old fashioned, but I always use real eggs. I think that's why I'm happy to participate in the Meal Maker Challenge this year. It encourages me to branch out of the "norm" and try new recipes and ingredients. So, today? I'm encouraging YOU to do the same.

What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of cooking with Egg Beaters? Well, of course omelets! Check out our Mexican twist on this classic twist with our Omelets De Nopalitos recipe. In case you didn't know, Nopalitos {or nopales} are cactus used as vegetables and native to Mexico.

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Welcome to another Faith for Kids find here at Momma Findings. I, am constantly, finding new DVDs, books, or tools to help my children grow spiritually. Although young, I know that God is molding their little hearts with each day and I can only hope that I can aid in that process as best as God allows me to.

Wit that said, I came across the CUTEST VeggieTales DVD the other day and I, instantly, knew that my daughter would love it. She's a little older now, but enjoys sitting with her younger brother when he watches VeggieTales. If you're Veg Heads like us, you'll love Big Idea Entertainment's newest DVD VeggieTales Princess and the Popstar. It's a story all about trading places. Been there?

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Do you ever feel just breathless - like you've gone and gone and gone and no matter how much rest you get or how much encouragement you receive, you still feel tired? I feel like that today, but not because anything horrible is happening in my life, but because I feel so unworthy of all the blessings God has given me. I mean...... He has been REALLY good to me and every time I feel like I'm about to fall, or stumble, or quit? He triples those blessings.

Don't get me wrong, I'm ALL about feeling His love because it is AMAZING, but I keep thinking to myself How can I glorify Him with all I'm given? How can I let others see His light in me, especially when I'm in the spotlight, like say the local news? Welcome to Day 13 of 30 Days About Me. Our prompt? Someone or Something that has made an impact on my life.

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I had a REALLY good laugh at this one because all my good friends know I'm OCD about a LOT of things. Today's 30 Days About Me prompt wants me to let you guys in on something I'm OCD about, something I'm particular about, something that I'm abnormally compulsive about. Do you KNOW me at all?

Well, I can go on and on about a few things, like how I load the dishwasher or organize the pantry, but no. My obsessive compulsiveness stems from the need to be on time. I have an obsession with time and/or numbers. Is that weird?

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This week, Steven Curtis Chapman launched his newest album called re:creation. The new album features five new songs from the five-time GRAMMY ® Award winner and all new re-imagined recordings of his eight biggest hits. The title speaks to the actual recreation of these songs, which are entirely new re-recordings in a new musical space. More and most importantly though, the word recreation speaks to the new life God is now recreating for Chapman and his family as they walk forward in their lives after the tragic death of their daughter.

While I haven't, personally, experienced such hurt before, I have had my own kind of re:creation in my marriage and within my little family. I think that's why this album hits home for me.

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I'm not EVEN understanding how I could pick just one favorite band or artist for today's prompt. Seriously?

If you know me, you know I listen to an array of music. Yes, it's probably the most eclectic mix you'll ever hear from a person, but I've been lucky enough to live in so many different places and meet so many amazing people that the love of each genre stems from those wonderful memories. I'm a Texas girl, so it's not surprising that my favorite artist is everyone's favorite cowboy.

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I got a little food happy the last few months. Ever since I started planning for the Back-to-School Meal Maker Challenge with H-E-B and ConAgra Foods, I've been researching new recipes, trying new foods, and seriously just loving being in the kitchen.

This "food excitement" led me to bring on a "food contributor". Welcome Jennifer Joles, a sweet friend I met when I lived in Charlotte, NC a few years ago. She'll be bringing you guys lots of yummy recipes to try, along with reviews on a variety of food products. First on the docket is an easy recipe for Italian Layered Vegetables.

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Today, I was surprised (even though I SO shouldn't be) that the 30 Days About Me Series has asked me to post a picture of me taken over 10 years ago and one taken recently. Eeek. I'd REALLY have to look for one because I seriously don't have any handy, but then I realized... why yes. Yes. I do. (Actually this was taken about 9 years ago)

Zach's 1st Halloween

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Today has been a whirlwind of craziness that I haven't had time to blog. Shocking. I know. This time each day I have at LEAST 2 posts up and look at me dragging my feet on day 9 of the 30 Days About Me Series. Shame on me!

Today, we're asked to name something that makes our life easier. Today? Its the wrong day to ask me that because I'm ALL kinds of stressed with everything going on. My Dyson vacuum decided to quit on me. Target decided to charge me TWICE for the $250 I just spent on my kids Back-To-School clothes, bringing my total to over $500 bucks, and my husband's truck is on the brink of becoming scrap metal if it keeps breaking down. So, in all that chaos, what makes my life easier?

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This month, I've skipped my Music Monday posts because of a few other "Monday Campaigns" I've been working on like the the Back-to-School Meal Maker Challenge and 30 Days About Me. Come September, however, I'm ALL about diving back into showcasing my favorite songs  and why I love them each Monday.

One in particular, that really hit home, is Do Everything by Steven Curtis Chapman. His new album re:creation debuts today and mixes this song with other inspirational tunes both new and old. It's all about the little things we do, in the mundane of the day, to glorify Him. I remember thinking to myself a few years ago What am I doing? I change diapers all day. I clean house all day. I cook. I clean. When will this ever matter to anyone? Then a good friend told me, "You don't do this for you. You don't do it for those kids. You do it because this is where God has placed you. He thinks it matters. He thinks YOU matter."

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Now that's a strong word. Isn't it? When my child tells me, "I can't eat those carrots Mom. I hate them!" ... let's just say I cringe at hearing such horrible words out of such sweet mouths.

With that said, I, often times, say that word. I hate when I hit traffic. I hate when I get bad service at restaurants. I hate when I run late. I hate when OTHER people make me run late (seriously, I will throw you out the window of a moving car if you ever make me late. Don't do it). I hate when it's bright and sunny outside and it's RAINING. Seriously. I think it's disgusting.... WAY disgusting, but there's two things I hate more than anything.....

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Whew. I'm back from my weekend getaway and am wrapped up in conference calls and campaigns so forgive me if my 30 Days About Me are getting shorter and shorter, but rest assured that I'm LOVIN' this series and it makes me so happy to write or post about something that makes me happy. Speaking of which, today there are no words. We are called to post a picture that makes us happy.

He makes me happy.

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I have been struggling with my "looks" lately. I mean, I understand that beauty comes from within and it's more than we see on the outside. I understand that, but I'm really struggling with low self esteem after having kids. Yes. I could go running more. Yes, I could change my eating habits, but the reality I face is that I've had three kids, very close together in age. My body is NEVER going to be what it was before I had babies.

I joke with my husband sometimes and say, "If we had the money, would you let me get plastic surgery?" It seems like a drastic measure I know, but I, seriously, think I would... just a tummy tuck. I'm a sucker for a good pair of jeans and this post-baby tummy doesn't let me do that. As I pondered the question I asked my husband I thought to myself Where would I even start?. Well, today I have a guest contributor from AboutPlasticSurgery.com here to help if you're wondering the same thing.

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Welcome to the second week of the H-E-B/ConAgra Back-to-School Meal Maker Challenge. Last week, we brought you an easy Back-to-School breakfast recipe featuring Peter Pan Peanut Butter. Tell me those peanut butter flautas didn't look just as yummy as can be?! This week, however, we're all about making dinner with our featured "secret ingredient" which, just so happens to be, Hebrew National Franks.

I stewed over the idea of making different kinds of hotdogs. In fact, I had an AWESOME idea for a Cobb Hotdog or a Breakfast hotdog, but when it came down to it, I felt compelled to put a new twist on the Mexican Cornbread I grew up on. Since, it would be made with beef franks, I thought it perfect to name it Frank's Mexican Cornbread. {Seriously. Who doesn't have an Uncle Frank in the family anyway?}

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It's quiet here. My three kids sleep peacefully after a very long day of swimming and and hanging out with their cousins. It's hot here. Like, not Houston Humidity Hot (because you KNOW that's the worst kind), but dry-in-your-face-hot. Yesterday, it seems as if I couldn't get enough water, yet I drank about a million bottles.

I complain about the heat, but I'm having a really great time here at the LPH Homestead. This is my In-Laws's place out in the country "Little Piece of Heaven" and as I sit here watching the sun come up (and the deer run through the backyard - don't be jealous) while everyone in the house sleeps, I think to myself I love my husband and feel so blessed he has given me such blessings. Today, 30 Days About Me asks, "What's your most treasured item you own?"

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It's Day 5 of 30 Days About Me and guess what? I'm totally hanging out at one of my favorite spots in Texas, the LPH Homestead. My In-Laws have a beautiful place near Waco with a fishing pond to and a sparkling pool to hang out and splash. The best part? I feel the stress lifted off and I can just chill.

With that said I don't have a lot of time to post my 30 Days About Me, but lucky for me... it's all about my favorite quote and everyone KNOWS my favorite quote, right?

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The other night I told my husband, "I'd REALLY like to go back to LA." I've been there twice the last few months and have made great friends in the area. I figure one day I'll get him excited about jumping on a plane and heading out to the West Coast, maybe hit up a concert, enjoy the great places to eat, and introduce him to the friends I've made on my last two trips.

Then, out of the blue, my 7-yr-old says, "Mom! Maybe we can go see a movie star, like the Jonas Brothers or Taylor Swift!" Fat chance my sweet girl, but you can try to win a trip if you'd like. In fact, Verizon Wireless is sending one lucky fan on a trip for four to see TWO of Taylor Swift’s concerts at Staples Center in Los Angeles on August 27 & 28.

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The much anticipated movie, The Smurfs, is now in theaters for families to see. We haven't watched it yet, but it's really cool to see my children fall in love with favorites from my childhood. Every time we head to my parents house, there's a billboard, we pass with all the Smurfs on it and my 4-yr-old gets so excited, "Mom! The Smurfs! There they are!!!"

With all the Smurf movie fun comes new bath-time products every kid can get Smurfy about! The Smurfs movie hit theaters nationwide on July 29th, and to help celebrate, Suave Kids® is introducing specially designed bottles of your kids’ favorite Shampoos, Detanglers and Body Washes – all featuring the Smurfs! My kids usually pick "scents" when shopping for body wash, but now they're picking according to their favorite Smurfs Character. How fun is that?!

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Now, you've already learned that I don't do too much TV watching. Heck. I was just telling my husband yesterday that I'm struggling with turning my brain off to relax. I'm constantly "doing something", constantly "working", constantly "busy" and I don't know what it is about my brain to where it won't tell me, "Sara, you're enough. THIS is enough. You can stop now. You can doing something you enjoy. You have my permission."

I miss that part of me. Anyhow, today is Day 4 of 30 Days About Me and we're asked to talk about our favorite book. Well, I don't get to read as much as I'd like, but my RECENT favorite book is The Help, by Kathryn Stockett. Say what you will about jumping on the bandwagon with everyone else who's created a book club to read it. It's a darn good book and, after learning more about The Help Movie at the Disney Dreamworks Event, I had to dive into it once again.

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I've been a Mom for over nine years now. With three young children I've seen cuts, scrapes, bruises, and even experienced a few trips to the Emergency Room to stitch 'em up. I don't know about you, but I'd rather stick to the small scrapes and bandage them up at home with a cute Princess and the Frog Band-Aid, than ever having to sit with my baby as he or she gets stitched up again.

Families like mine rely on first aid kits that usually include Band-Aids, but do you realize that using Neosporin Ointment together with Band-Aid Brand Adhesive Bandages is key to helping the healing process? Both brands are spreading the message to "squeeze, then stick" to families everywhere to help you build a fun ritual that will ensure that cuts and scrapes don't get in the way of having family fun.

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Momma Findings has partnered with Chevrolet and Safe Kids USA of Greater Houston for a Car Safety Workshop Event for Houston Area Families. While everyone is invited, we're focusing on Latino families who can expect an interactive, bilingual presentation by a Safe Kids Houston representative.

She will also demonstrate proper car seat installation, discuss the dangers of heat exhaustion and have brochures and other material on hand to give to families. Snacks and refreshments will be provided as well as our great door prizes like a $100 Babies“R”Us gift card and a Chevy loaner vehicle.

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You guys are going to REALLY hate me. I'm, seriously, not against TV, but I just don't watch it a lot. So much so, that we, completely, shut off our cable about 8 months ago and solely rely on Netflix, Redbox, Hulu, and Roku. We just don't watch TV a lot in the house. While I enjoy myself some good CNN, it just wasn't worth the cost to us, as a family of five on a budget.

With that said, there is a show, I'm just LOVIN'. I discovered it, for the first time, by a blogging friend by the name of Jennifer from Mami2Mommy. She and I roomed together at a Social Media Conference in LA back in April and she was watching it on her down time. The Army Wives addiction began and it didn't end for me until the last episode of Season 4 that I happily made my husband watch with me on Netflix.

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The other day we went to a new grocery store. I know. I know. I bet that sentence made all of you gasp, but we strayed away from our normal grocery store because we just needed a few things and, truth be told, ever since we moved into our new home, the gas has been eating away at our budget every time we need to drive to H-E-B. So, when we need a few things off to Kroger we go.

While, my loyalty lies with my first grocery store love, I have been shopping a bit at Kroger due to their Cart Buster Savings Event AND their cute little kid sized shopping carts. Have you seen those? My 4-yr-old thinks he is just the COOLEST as he helps Momma shop. Reminds me of my Harris Teeter Days when we lived in Charlotte.

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Just a few months ago, I let you guys in on the newest line of books and plush toys from Kohl's Cares for Kids Program. We have a complete infatuation with this line of dolls, because 1. It helps kids and communities and 2. Have you FELT how soft their plush products are?

Last time we posted it was ALL about Llama and his Mama. My 4-yr-old sleeps with that plush Llama and Zebra EVERY night. He feels a connection with them since he's read the books so much. Now, just in time for Back-to-School, the Kohl's Cares for Kids Program unrolls their newest lines of books and plush, Clifford the Big Red Dog by author Norman Bridwell.

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You know? I'm kinda liking this 30 days about me. I mean, don't get me wrong, I love writing about products, events, and parenting, but it makes me happy to write about... welll.... me.

Today is Day 2 in the blog series all about me. Toni, from A Daily Dose of Toni, was kind enough to create a list of prompts each day for us to follow and I'm SO grateful for that because if someone told me, "Sara, you're gonna write about you for 30 days." I'd have NO idea what to say. Today is kinda of simple What's your favorite movie Sara?

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