Riley absolutely HATES me taking her temperature. Currently, we have one of those ear thermometers, which requires sticking a probe down into her ear canal. She constantly squirms and cries and it is next to impossible to get an accurate reading. I can understand though. If you're sick and don't feel well, the last thing you want is someone holding you down trying to pry some weird device into your ear!

I've always envied the neat little handheld forehead scanner my pediatrician uses. All she does is swipe this device across Riley's forehead and presto...an accurate, tear-free temperature! I always thought this type of thermometer was very expensive and beyond my family's means. So, I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review the Exergen TemporalScanner Thermometer and I learned that these thermometers don't cost anything near what I thought!

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Like most any little girl, my daughter is a big fan of dolls...big ones, small ones, and everything in-between. She loves role-playing with them, having tea parties, singing them songs and reading books to them too. I'm constantly on the lookout for beautiful dolls to capture Riley's fancy and so I was definitely excited to learn about a brand new collection from GUND....GUND Girls!

For more than a century, GUND has been recognized worldwide for its top quality, soft and huggable plush designs and gift products. Keep reading to learn more about how GUND can make your little girl one happy fashionista!

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With summer heating up, you may find yourself wanting to update your look for the season.  Leave it to Avon to not only offer women a wonderful opportunity to become entrepreneurs, but they also have plenty on the table to make you look smoking hot too!  :cool:

I recently had the chance to review some of their featured items for the season, ranging from makeup to jewelry, to beauty products, accessories and more!  Keep reading to learn more about Avon and how you can add some sizzle to your summer without breaking the bank!

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Although the summers here in Texas are usually scorching hot, our autumn and winter seasons here are truly sublime.  This is when Texas weather is at its finest and you just can't keep me indoors...well, sort of.

Unfortunately, I'm one of the biggest wimps around when it comes to the cold.  And not cold by regular folks' standards either.  I mean anything below about 60 degrees.  While everyone else would probably be walking around in shorts and t-shirts, you'll spot me in a pair of pants and probably a sweater, much to the chagrin of my husband.

Whatever season you may find yourself in, rest assured that the Soothing Company will have just what you need to make it more enjoyable!  Since my husband and I plan to remodel our backyard this summer, I wanted to add the perfect touch to make my fall and winter seasons this year fantastic.  Of course, Soothing Patios (a division of the Soothing Company) was right there with one of the most innovative and cost-effective patio heaters I've ever seen...the Hanging Copper Halogen Patio Heater.  Keep reading to learn more!

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Buying our first home was definitely one of the highlights of my life and almost six years later, it's still just as fun, for now I'm enjoying the process of decorating it, room by room! Our current overhaul has been the guest bedroom.

I love the process that comes with totally revamping a room from head to toe.  We had new carpet put down, painted the walls a new hue and even got new furniture.  Next, it was time to make those walls "pop", which led me to discover GalleryDirect.com, a fine art publisher who believes in the motto "Fine Art for Everyone!" Keep reading to learn more about an online retailer who can instantly beautify your home for less!

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I'm sure you've never been that interested in my family's dirty laundry...  I mean, we all have it and those piles of dirty clothes, towels and sheets seem to multiply overnight.  While the people that wear those clothes and the stains they acquire might all be different, one thing remains the same:  we all use washing machines and clothes dryers to get them clean again and looking their best.

Now THIS aspect of dirty laundry is one that every mom can identify with, since us homemakers have been waging the war on dirty clothes seemingly since the dawn of time.

Fortunately, my battle is going to be made a LOT easier thanks to Maytag, because I am lucky enough to have been selected as an official Maytag Dependable Laundry Mom!  I can't believe that I will have the amazing opportunity to use the Bravos XL High-Efficiency Washer and Dryer in my own home.  I've never owned a Maytag washer and dryer before, but I've always wanted to because the Maytag brand is synonymous with quality, craftsmanship and durability.

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