Mommies with Cents

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Review & Giveaway: Henry Aaron’s Dream

February was Black History Month.  The world has come a long way in a short amount of time and it's important for our children to know about the struggles people went through to get where we are today.  One way to help teach our kids about sensitive subjects is with books that kids can relate to. Henry Aaron's Dream, a picture book for ages 9-12 by Matt Tavares, tells of the struggles one … [Read more...]

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Aeropostale $50 Giftcard Review & Giveaway

I have a confession.  I used to shop at Aeropostale all of the time when I was in high school and college, but when I got married and started having kids, I pretty much stopped shopping unless I absolutely needed something very quickly.  I think I just quit going to the mall altogether.  Well, Aeropostale has made me love them all over again.  When Holly and I got the chance to review … [Read more...]

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Full School Uniform from French Toast Review & Giveaway

My daughter has just started her journey of school by entering preschool.  We have chosen to enter our children into one of the private schools here.  The school requires students starting in Kindergarten wear uniforms.  I love that I will be able to put her in uniforms without having to worry about what she is going to wear too much.  French Toast School Uniforms has so many items in sizes 2T … [Read more...]

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Miracle of Sumatra and Your Family Constitution Book Reviews & Giveaway

In “Miracle of Sumatra,” author Jeanne McNaney follows, Gus, a young orangutan as he discovers his parents have been trapped by hunters who have come to Sumatra to hunt the orangutan. With the help of his friends, Maya, a little girl, and Gabriella, the guardian of the jungle, Gus sets out to save his parents and teach the trappers about the importance of their natural habitat in Sumatra. As … [Read more...]

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Review & Giveaway: Small Cravings & $50 to California Pizza Kitchen

First, I have to say, I LOVE California Pizza Kitchen.  It's one of my favorite places to eat but the nearest one is about 45 minutes away.  When I got the opportunity to review their new Small Cravings menu, I was thrilled!  An excuse to make the drive! The new Small Cravings  and Wine Cravings menus debuted on February 4th.  These menus encourage guests to explore the many different tastes … [Read more...]

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General Mills Review & Giveaway

From now until March 7, Target stores nationwide will carry five limited-edition General Mills cereal boxes featuring fun “Retro” package designs and premium offers from the 60s and 80s.  My family received a set of these five boxes, including Cheerios, Cinnamon Toast Crunch, Honey Nut Cheerios, Trix and Lucky Charms along with a very cool retro designed Honey Nut Cheerios T-shirt!   The team at … [Read more...]