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“The Duckling Gets a Cookie” Book Review and Giveaway

Nicoles Nickels

Description of Product: ” In April 2003, television writer and animator Mo Willems published his first children’s book, Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! ” Review of Product: I received a copy of Willem’s Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! I received a sample of the product reviewed in this post.

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IKEA Soft Toys Review

Nicoles Nickels

The program launched in 2003 and has helped 8 million children in nearly 40 countries!” ” Review of Product: First of all, I have been having a love affair with IKEA since I was a child. I received a sample of these products to review at no charge but my opinions remain my own. It’s a win-win!

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Trendy and Cute Items from PBTeen

Nicoles Nickels

portfolio of brands, the brand launched in 2003 and is the first home retailer to focus exclusively on the teenage market. I received a sample to facilitate my review. PBteen has found its niche in the untouched tween and teen home retail market and is launching their first store in Florida at Village of Merrick Park.

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Why We Left Traditional Health Insurance

Family Balance Sheet

In October 2003, I left a career as a department store buyer with a nice paycheck, paid vacation days, 401k match, profit sharing, and health benefits, to pursue a life of self employment with my husband where all of those things are up to us. It some ways 2003 seems like yesterday, and it other ways it seems like a lifetime ago.

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Family Balance Sheet

Back in October 2003, I left a corporate career as a department store buyer with a nice reliable paycheck and benefits– including health insurance –to join my husband in the land of self-employment. I refer to it weekly as I update loan and account balances, and review it with my husband monthly. We married in October.

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Kranich’s Jewelers

Nicoles Nickels

In 2003, Kranich’s celebrated their 100th year. In Central Pennsylvania, Kranich’s Jewelers remains the leading source for Fine Jewelry and Gifts. The Kranich family believes it is very important to contribute to the communities they serve. Consequently, they are involved in many civic and charitable activities.

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Grateful Giveaways Mother’s Day Event: Lovable Labels Giveaway (#6 out of 12)

Nicoles Nickels

After much research she was able to find the right kinds of labels, suitable for kids’ items – and in 2003 Lovable Labels was born! I received the same prize package as the winner to facilitate my review. Of course, that meant that everything from sippy cups to blankets needed a label. But not just any label.