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Overwhelmed...
That is how I would describe myself this past week! We've decided October is going to be “Get Serious About House Hunting Month” and so far it has been! We have our first appointment with a relator Friday and yesterday Rob and I drove around looking at potential neighborhoods! This is where my head started to spin... my idea of an awesome neighborhood and Rob's are worlds apart!!! I crave the close-knit neighborhoods where he wants more secluded open areas! Oh boy, here goes our first compromise!

Also, it just hit me how much money it costs to be an adult these days! My mom started talking to me about having kids, a house, and husband... AHHHH! Now we don't plan on having kids for a couple of years, but the thought scared the mess outta me!!! It's hard enough trying to find enough money for a house and wedding, I couldn't even imagine throwing kids into the mix! How do you do it?!?!

Oh my there goes my head spinning again... Thoughts? Comments? Advice? Let's hear it on Facebook!

~Annie~

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Taylor premiered the title track from her Red album yesterday! Are you going to buy her new album Oct. 22nd? Kinda feeling this one and "Begin Again" alot more than her first single!
~Annie~

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Faith Hill premiered her new song "American Heart" on Twitter yesterday! What do you think?!?! I'm a HUGE Faith fan and think this song is much better than "Come Home", which she released last year! Check it out below!

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Oh my, we have made it to October!!! How the heck did that happen so fast?!?! Are you ready for the new month? Love the changing of the leaves and I am a huge Halloween fan, so October is going to be amazing!!!

Every month I like to set new goals... September was "Get Serious About Wedding Planning!" I think we did well, got our Bridesmaids Dresses, booked a DJ and Photographer, and saved some money! October's new challenge: begin seriously house hunting!

October is also a month for many things... here's a few:

THIS IS NATIONAL BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONTH

We'll be taking part in the Lake County "Making Strides Event" Oct. 14th!

ADOPT-A-SHELTER-DOG MONTH

Check out my Shelter pup above (Hard to believe, I fell in love with his stinky face on that ride home over 4 years ago!)

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AWARENESS MONTH

NATIONAL BULLYING PREVENTION AWARENESS MONTH

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Remember when Tickle Me Elmo was flying off the shelves!?! My sister just had to have one and then it just sat on her bed! Well it's that time again... Time to start thinking Christmas!!! Here's the list of Hot Toys:

This year's HOT 20 are:

0-2 Years
Bright Starts Having a Ball 5-in-1 Sports Zone - Kids II
Cruise & Groove Ballapalooza - Fisher-Price
Lil' Princess 3 Story Enchanted Castle - Mega Brands
Rocktivity Sit to Stand Music Skool - Playskool

3-5 Years
Batman the Dark Knight Rises U-Command Bat-Pod - Thinkway Toys　
Chuggington Die-Cast Railway Wilson's Wild Ride - TOMY
Doc McStuffins Time for Your CheckUp Doll - Just Play
LeapPad 2 - LeapFrog
My Magical Wand Cinderella - Tollytots
Power Rangers Deluxe Megazord - Samurai Gigazord – Bandai

6-8 Years
HEXBUG Warriors Battle Stadium - Innovation First International
Kurio7　- Techno Source, a division of LF Products
La Dee Da Dolls - Spin Master
Lego Friends Heartlake Stables - Lego Systems
Monster High High School - Mattel
Skylanders Giants - Activision　

9+
Air Hogs Battle Tracker - Spin Master
Wii U GamePad - Nintendo
Words with Friends Luxe – Hasbro
Y Fliker - Yvolution

The HOT 20 is the kick-off section of　the Toy Insider　holiday gift guide, which will appear in the November issue of　Woman's Day　magazine, as well as www.theToyInsider.com.