Box Tops for Education with Pillsbury and Totinos

It's that time again! Time to prepare to go back to school. Are we ever really ready? Well the great people at My Blog Spark have helped make it a little easier with this awesome Top This Prize Pack which includes a 3 ring binder, highlighters, glue sticks and snacks from Pillsbury Toaster Stru…

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Keep Kids Safe with SafetyTat

This summer has been all about the outing for us. There is so much to do in L.A. and we've been taking full advantage. But let's do the math here- with my husband in Basic Training that leaves one me + 3 kids + crowds... Yeah, I'm outnumbered. That's why I love these child safety ID…

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Give a Day, Get a Night

Sage Hospitality is offering a free room at their 53 hotels across the country to anyone who can prove they have completed 8 hours of community service. To be eligible you must provide a letter from a nonprofit organization/registered 501(c)3 verifying service. Reservations must be made 48 hours in…

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Free Fish Taco at Long John Silver's Today (7/14)!

Wondering what's for lunch? Stop into Long John Silver's today for a free Baja Fish Tacos until 2:30! Limit one per customer, no other purchase necessary. Enjoy!

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Free Photo Package from The Picture People

Kids grow up so fast that it seems like if you blink they shoot up an inch. That's why I like to take lots of pictures to preserve precious memories. And when a deal like this comes up, I'm on it! Call or visit The Picture People to schedule a studio session at through July 25th, and receiv…

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Oh Thank Heaven...

It's 7-Eleven's 82nd birthday but YOU get the gifts! Stop by a 7-Eleven store today for a free 7.11oz Slurpee! And this year, the world's first convenience retailer is adding a little something extra: "As an extra birthday bonus, this year’s colorful “Happy Birthday!” cups feature …

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We Had Him by Dr. Maya Angelou

Beloveds, now we know that we know nothing Now that our bright and shining star can slip away from our fingertips like a puff of summer wind Without notice, our dear love can escape our doting embrace Sing our songs among the stars and and walk our dances across the face of the moon In the instant we l…

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Happy 70th Birthday, Old Bay!

Old Bay Seasoning has been a staple in my family's kitchen for as long as I can remember. We've used it on catfish, chicken, crab legs, shrimp- you name it and Old Bay probably seasoned it. Today, in my kitchen, nothing's changed. Old Bay adds incredible flavor to family recipes handed …

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Free Stuff

Free GeoTrax DVD from Mattel Free Sample of Pure & Natural diapers from Huggies Free Aveeno Nourish hair care sample

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I needed this...

Last night I dreamt that Kenya and I had visited a water park. He got a call he had to take so I went to the restroom. When I came back he was gone. I walked up to the slide we had planned to go on, but he was not there. So I went on it anyway, thinking I'd just catch up with him afterwards. Bu…

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Blog Hop!

Welcome to An L.A. Mama, blog hoppers. My name is Bree and I am an Army wife and mother of three. This is my newest blog but I also run Pink Green Chick . Here you will find family-oriented product reviews, giveaways, things to do in and around Los Angeles with the kiddos and my own adventures in an…

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Day 9

I think yesterday was the hardest yet. I know it's only been a week and some change, but I think it's starting to sink in that this is not a vacation with the boys/see you in a couple of days kind of deal. I haven't heard his voice since Friday and I'm missing it like you would not …

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