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April 29, 2016

The Best Gift Idea For Kids From ForeverStrong Apparel

Posted by Amanda in Carousel, May, Shopping

When it comes to getting kid gifts, let’s face it, thinking about receiving AND buying toys will give you anxiety. Just the thought of adding to the already mountains of toy clutter makes me want to gouge my eyes out with a rusty nail. A little dramatic, yes, but none the less true. So, to avoid said gouging, I am always looking for cute, non-toy alternative gift idea for kids and their little buddies and I think we hit the jackpot with these adorable BFF shirts for kids from ForeverStrong Apparel. These make me so nostalgic to when I was…

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June 26, 2015

Favorites Friday: Trader Joe’s

Posted by Amanda in June, Shopping

It is no secret The Anti Mom Blog family is a huge fan of Trader Joe’s. Every TJ’s trip, I like to try new products to see if they will make or break our Trader Joe’s haul. There have been some hits and a few misses, but then there are special trips that you just know you are going to hit gold as soon as you walk in the door. You may have remembered how excited I was when I found Trader Joe’s Mandarin Chicken, well I am even more excited to share with you the top 5 Trader Joe’s items that…

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June 17, 2015

Stella and Hank Bangles

Posted by Amanda in Carousel, June, Shopping

You know what the key to a fabulous outfit is? I’ll give you a hint: it’s not the hair or makeup. Accessories. Accessories can make a simple outfit amazing, from earrings, bracelets, rings to purses. If you are looking to step up your accessory game, you are going to need to get your hands on these fabulous bangles from Stella and Hank. Designed by a pair of fabulous sister-in-law’s, these bangles are created with love to give you some serious arm candy. Each bracelet is hand-crafted and made from Brazilian agate, quartz, pearl & other precious gems & natural stones. They are made…

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February 9, 2015

Valentine’s Day Gift Roundup!

Posted by Amanda in February, Shopping

Valentine’s Day. Some might think of it as a made up Hallmark holiday, others might think of it as a conspiracy against all the single people in the world, and some just freakin’ love it! Over the years I have been on all sides of Valentine’s Day – good & bad. But I still always loved to do something nice for the special people in my life. Here are a few gift ideas for the special people in your life to celebrate just how awesome they are! Gifts for Him: Massage Envy Nothing beats a gift card to get a nice…

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February 6, 2015

eShakti : Dress For All Occasions

Posted by Amanda in Carousel, January, Shopping

Way, way back in the day (before kids), I was all about fashion. I was on top of the latest trends, hottest looks and what looked good on my body type. Fast forward to today, where I have no idea what the hottest trends are and 2 pregnancies later, my body has totally changed from what it used to be. My hips and ass have now expanded and my boobs, well, have peaced out leaving me with only memories of what it was like to have nice rack. Instead of just grabbing any size off the rack, I really need to try…

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December 22, 2014

Holiday Gift Guide For Girls

Posted by Amanda in December, Shopping

I can not believe Christmas will be here in just a mere 3 days. Uh, what the heck happened to 2014? My 3 year old has been telling us what she wants from Santa for over a month now – I guess I better finish my shopping. These gifts aren’t going to buy themselves! I have compiled the hottest holiday gift guide for girls to help you out with your shopping. So if you are stumped, any one of these gifts would be a home run! Best part about it, you can get them all at Toys R Us. Hottest Holiday Gift Guide…

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December 18, 2014

One Stop Holiday Shopping at BJ’s Wholesale Club

Posted by Amanda in December, Shopping

BJ’s Wholesale is the place to be this holiday season! Your time is very valuable around the holidays and the last thing you need to be doing is going from store to store getting everything you need. The grocery store for food, the mall and toy store for gifts, the local Christmas tree tent or Home Depot for a tree – I am getting exhausted just writing this! Forget that holiday rat race and head to BJ’s Wholesale Club. This place has everything – and I mean EVERYTHING you need for the holidays all under their big old roof. I…

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December 11, 2014

Trader Joe’s Mandarin Orange Chicken

Posted by Amanda in December, Shopping

I do not hide my addiction to Trader Joe’s and frankly, I have an unhealthy obsession with going there. Lucky for us, the closest TJ’s is no more than 15 minutes away. We were trekking to Wellington (which is about a 45 minute trip) to do some TJ’s shopping and we couldn’t be happier with the newest location in Boca Raton. They really have such amazing deals and some of the best kept secrets that only TJ’s can offer up. I read on a blog that one of the items that was a must try at Trader Joe’s was their Mandarin…

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December 5, 2014

Frozen Gift Guide

Posted by Amanda in December, Shopping

Disney’s Frozen is the hottest thing ever and it’s no surprise the world of merchandising has capitalized on this immensely! My girls are constantly asking me for anything Frozen-related. The past couple months, the stores have been adding more and more Frozen merchandise to the shelves and they typically are flying right off! Not surprised at all. So just some friendly advice – if you see something Frozen-related and are contemplating getting it – just get it! More than likely the next time you go back for it, it won’t be there. To avoid any toy aisle fights, I found…

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November 28, 2014

Shop Black Friday Deals Online

Posted by Amanda in November, Shopping

Black Friday is one of the most hated days in my family. I just don’t understand the point of people camping out or cutting their Thanksgiving holiday short just to get a good deal on a TV. I get it, you could save hundreds, but is it really worth fighting the horrific crowds or possibly getting trampled to death? No thanks, I’d rather shop Black Friday deals from the comfort of my couch while watching Football or a movie, recovering from my food coma. Luckily, most stores have already started their Black Friday deals, and you could get them online!…

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