 Welcome to the zoo! I'm Melissa, a mom who's truly living the life of Riley. I've been blessed with a wonderful husband, an absolutely amazing daughter, a happy home, a successful work life and much more! Thanks for taking a break from your journey to learn more about mine.
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Oh, how I love the holidays! The cold, crisp air, fluttering snowflakes, holiday shopping, warm fires, crafts, cookies, Santa, trimming the tree...what's not to love? I've been lucky enough to have 36 years worth of amazing holiday memories and what's funny is that a simple smell seems to bring most of them back to me in a flash. The wonderful aroma of coffee...
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In this country, we're all aware of the state of the economy and how jobs aren't the easiest thing to find right now. Some of the nation's job shortages can be attributed to companies seeking cheaper labor from countries overseas. But in order to keep and create plenty of well-paying jobs here at home, we need to put our money where our mouths are...right here in the USA. :usa:
The holiday season is a tremendous opportunity for everyone to support our local companies here in America. Buying American made gifts from KeepAmerica.com will help our own economy thrive during these tough times. Keep reading to learn more about the online source for all things made in the USA!
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During the fall, we frequently hear tips about how to better weatherproof our homes for the cold winter season that lies ahead. I haven't read a tip list yet which didn't mention using a programmable thermostat, and that's probably because 50 - 70 percent of our homes' energy consumption is directly related to its HVAC system. A programmable thermostat not only makes saving energy easy, it also saves us plenty of money quite effortlessly.
I have to admit that I didn't think there were many differences between various models of programmable thermostats...until I discovered the Universal Internet Thermostat from Hunter Fan Company. Ever been away from home and wish that you had done differently in regards to your thermostat's settings? I know I have! But now, with Hunter's Universal Internet Thermostat, a quick reprogram is immediately at your fingertips. Keep reading to learn more!
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Men's grooming doesn't have to be a ho-hum experience, especially when you have an amazing scent to wear each day. I'll admit that oftentimes I'm clueless as to what to get my father and husband for Christmas. But there's one sure-fire gift I've found that they're both always happy to receive...a bottle of great smelling cologne.
This year, I wanted to surprise the two special guys in my life with the most popular men's colognes for the holidays from top designers, HUGO BOSS and Lacoste.
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These last few weeks have been thrilling for me because I finally received an iPad as an early Christmas present! Being a bonafide tech junkie, I've longed to experience the real deal when it comes to tablets. Of course, my 4-year-old is dying to play a few games on it as well, but there's NO WAY I'm entrusting her with an expensive gadget like this...or is there?
Yes, thanks to the super strong protection offered by the OtterBox Defender Case, I can rest easy and truly enjoy all that my new iPad has to offer...and even share it with my daughter! Keep reading to learn more about one of the best electronics cases on the market!
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I'm so excited that this year, Christmas has come early to my house. I am finally a proud iPad owner! Couple that with my smartphone and I'm a tech geek to be reckoned with. :geek: There's not an app I can't download or task that I can't accomplish now. Of course, all of this technological prowess needs to be harnessed while on the go and when I need to be completely hands-free.
I've used several cradle-type devices in the past, but have always ended up picking my pricey gadget off the floor several times. Is there anything on the market which will successfully secure your iPad or smartphone when it's not feasible to hold it yourself? Let me introduce you to the iMagnet mount!
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