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Monster Jam Trucks | Monster Jam Hartford Connecticut XL Center | Show Review

February 12, 2012 By Moomettes 3 Comments

Monster Jam is coming to the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut on Saturday February 11 through Sunday, February 12 and will feature the return of Grave Digger driven by Randy Brown, Turtle, Stone Crusher, Mopar Magic, Crushstation, Instigator and Thrasher driven by Connecticut’s own Pat Summa!

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Monster Jam Trucks | Monster Jam Hartford Connecticut XL Center | Discount Tickets Promo Codes

February 7, 2012 By Moomettes 1 Comment

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Bodum French Press Coffee Maker Review | How to Use a French Press | Brazil French Press

January 22, 2012 By Moomettes 3 Comments

If you crave a cup of coffee brewing in order to hit the ground running in the morning, treat yourself to a latte style with foam made with a Bodum French Press coffee maker.

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Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic | Disney on Ice Shows Discount Tickets Hartford CT | Review

January 13, 2012 By Moomettes Leave a Comment

Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic Discount Code

Disney On Ice 100 Years of Magic is performing at the XL Center In Hartford, CT now through January 16, 2012. New England and Connecticut moms and dads, grandmom and grandpa can receive a $5 promotional discount offer on tickets! This is one event you don’t want the kids or grandkids to miss!

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A New You in a New Year | Best Stress Relief | Laughter and Health |

December 31, 2011 By Moomettes 8 Comments

As we bid Adieu to 2011 and welcome in the New Year of 2012, I’d like to remind my readers to try to incorporate some humor in your life.

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Unique Christmas Decorations in New York | New York Christmas Trees | A Pinterest Christmas

December 5, 2011 By Moomettes 6 Comments

Here are a few of the best unique Christmas decorations in New York City that I enjoyed this past weekend. It’s so much fun to visit NYC right after the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lighted!

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Disney On Ice Celebrates 100 Years of Magic! | Disney on Ice Shows Discount Tickets Hartford CT | Giveaway

December 2, 2011 By Moomettes

New England and Connecticut moms and dads, grandmom and grandpa can receive a $5 discount offer to opening night performances of Disney On Ice celebrates 100 Years of Magic! performances playing January 12 – 16, 2012 at the XL Center in Hartford.

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Home For the Holidays | A Visit to Yankee Candle Co Flagship Store in Deerfield

November 30, 2011 By Moomettes Leave a Comment

New England is home to the flagship store of Yankee Candle, in Deerfield, Massachusetts. A daytrip visit to Yankee Candle during the Christmas holiday season a magical experience and a special treat for both young and the young at heart!

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5 Productivity and Organization Mobile Apps for the Mobile Mom

November 25, 2011 By Moomettes 5 Comments

If you have an iPhone, do you ever wonder how you lived without it? Ever since I got an iPhone 4 this past summer, I’ve been adding some terrific productivity apps for moms to help me keep the family on schedule. There’s even free apps for organization of recipes and mobile apps for shopping!

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Victorian Architecture in Hartford Connecticut – Brownstone Door Photography

November 20, 2011 By Moomettes 8 Comments

New England has some beautiful historical properties dating back to Colonial times. Perhaps Brownstones are best associated with Boston’s Back Bay. Hartford, Connecticut also has many beautiful examples of Victorian architecture.