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When I was a little girl (many moons ago) my mother always encouraged me to participate in any extra curricular actitivites that would pave the road to my future in a positive manner. One of these was being a Girl Scout. I never thought I would say this but I am proud to share that I was a Girl Scout for 12 years. I know, that’s a long time and now that I am older it seems even longer. I started as a Brownie at seven years old and ended my journey in high school with the highest achievement possible, the Gold Award. If there was one thing I took away from being a Girl Scout it had to be the ability to help people, near and far, no matter how young I was. I learned how to make a difference through volunteering, making care packages for our troops, donating stuffed animals to the children’s hospital, and learning valuable lessons with the help of organizations such as the American Red Cross. 
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Have A TRESemmé Saturdate® With Beauty At Walgreens! #TRESemmeChic #spon

This is a sponsored post on behalf of TRESemmé & Walgreens. I received a TRESemmé product and compensation in exchange for my participation in this campaign with the Global Influence Network. All opinions are my own!

Fall is here, the weather is cooling down, and my hair is finally cooperating. This calls for a celebration, or maybe just a day of shopping. Whenever I have the urge to splurge on my beauty needs there is one place I am always sure to head first, Walgreens! With one right around the corner from my home I am there at least once a week and it’s usually on a Saturday. On the weekend you have the chance to chat with Walgreens Beauty Advisors on different topics and learn about the brand they are currently promoting. They also have a killer rewards program where you can earn points on your purchases and cash them in for additional savings. Never been to one of these “Saturdate” events? You are in luck. There is one coming up very shortly in two weeks and it’s going to feature the well known brand TRESemme!Continue Reading

Walmart’s Good to Great Lunchbox Twitter Party #greatlunchbox

Craving kid-friendly meals that are healthier, affordable and easy to make? Join me and Walmart for the #greatlunchbox Twitter party this week! With school back in session, one of the many tasks of being a mom includes packing our kiddos a healthy filling lunch to keep them focused through the school day. Walmart challenged me to turn my daughter’s lunchbox from “good” to “GREAT” and I came up with a few alternatives to the typical packed lunch. Check out my version of the Turkey Sandwhich and a couple of other fun healthy ideas to pack your children.
 Sixty-one percent of moms resolve to get their families eating healthier this new school year.  The Walmart Class of 2012 Back-to-School survey of 1,000 moms revealed that saving money and eating healthier topped moms’ “new school year” resolutions.  Moms’ biggest challenge with getting their families to eat healthier during the school year is the cost of healthier foods. Many think that eating healthy tends to cost more BUT shopping at Walmart makes changing your eating habits affordable. This school year, Walmart is helping moms turn good lunch boxes into great lunch boxes by offering everyday low prices on a wide assortment of healthier items perfect for back-to-school lunches and snacks. Walmart’s Great for You seal is a simple way to help Americans make healthier, nutritious and affordable food choices.  Customers will see the Great for You seal on produce in stores now and on select healthier and affordable Great Value and Marketside food products starting this fall. Keep an eye out and be aware of what choices you are making when you pack your child’s lunch this year! 
At a loss for what to put in your kids lunchbox? Join me and @Walmart for a #greatlunchbox Twitter chat at 8 PM EST this Wednesday, August 29th for tips, healthy recipes, and the chance to win Walmart GC’s!

Make sure to follow @Walmart and your co-hosts @ToodiesMomma, @OnlyLaila, & @MommyMandy along with the#greatlunchbox hashtag to participate. 

Disclosure: I am being compensated for this post and for participating as a co-host at the Walmart Twitter Party but as always, all opinions are my own.

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