We've all been there at one time or another...scared of the monsters lurking under our beds.  A child's imagination is both wonderful and dangerous all at the same time.  Wonderful in that it can create and entertain, but dangerous in that those vivid conjurings can scare and terrify!

So how can you keep those active minds calm and peaceful when it's time to turn out the light?  Just call the Monster Buddy to the rescue!

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One of my favorite clothing fashions is vintage.  In my opinion, vintage clothing always has a more feminine feel to it with tried and true detailing and styling that's been proven to last the test of time.  Unfortunately, as soon as a garment is labeled vintage, the price seems to quadruple because of its new moniker.

That's why I was glad to discover an online boutique specializing in affordable vintage clothing called Wink Couture.  Not only does Wink Couture offer vintage clothing, their fashions are also designed to be figure flattering as well.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Now that Mommy Living the Life of Riley! is busy doing some awesome product giveaways, I really appreciate all of the many places out there in the blogosphere that allow me to publicize them! So, why not do the same thing here for my readers? Well, yippie-ki-yay because starting now, I am! So, come along little dogie and list all your giveaway linkys here! This list will keep going all week long.

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Make sure to check out all of the terrific giveaways I've got going on right now, which are listed to the left on my sidebar!

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This year's drought has wreaked all sorts of havoc on the price of basic foods, and holiday fare hasn't escaped its wrath. According to the latest Consumer Price Index, poultry is nearly 5 percent costlier this year than last, with turkey prices up 6 percent.

Here are several tips to keep turkey prices from gobbling into your Thanksgiving dinner budget:

1. Go Small for Savings: Bigger isn't always better, especially when price is determined by weight. Given all the scrumptious sides to be had on Thanksgiving, buying a smaller bird will be good for both your waistline and your bank account.

2. Be an Early Bird: Buy now for the best prices on turkey -- inventory is at its highest and you can buy multiple birds if you plan a turkey dinner do-over for Christmas. Peruse deals using the Coupon Sherpa mobile app to determine which store has the best prices, and remember some stores will price-match their competitors.

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One of the reasons I love Thanksgiving is because it is an annual reminder to count your blessings and be thankful for the life you live and the special people that are a part of it.  Simple gratitude can make the difference between a life filled with joy and one filled with sorrow, for all too often, we are guilty of forgetting just how good we have it.

A tradition my family began last Thanksgiving is one where we each make a turkey having five large feathers.  On these feathers, we take the time to write what we are most thankful for and then decorate the turkey however we'd like.  During dinner, each person then reads aloud what they put on their five feathers and we all express gratitude to one another for the special things in our lives.

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Now that the weather has turned quite cool, my skin is starting to feel the effects.  I've noticed that my skin is getting drier by the day and I'm not exactly thrilled with having to slather my entire body with lotion each day either.  On days that I'm so busy I don't know which way is up, the last thing I want to make time for is combating dry, winter skin.

That's why I couldn't have been happier to receive H-E-B's November Beauty Pick of the Month: A Selection of Dove Deep Moisture Body Wash.  With these body washes from Dove, you can clean and deeply moisture your entire body while you shower.

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