May 18, 2013

Keep Mom Cool this Mother’s Day

Two piece navy wicking sleep wear from Cool-Jams.

Give mom the gift of a cool night's sleep with Cool-jams Sleep Products. This sleepwear company has been selected as "one of the year's most innovative apparel companies in the U.S. by Apparel Magazine" because of their Cool-jam fabric. What is this Cool-Jam fabric? It feels softer than cotton … [Read more...]

Mother’s Day Wish List from QVC

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Last week at the Mom Mixer, I got a sneak peek of all the goodies the QVC has right now. Let me tell you, my Mothers' Day Wish List got about twice as long!!! First off, I am DYING for this Jewelry Armoire! Its AMAZING! 24 necklace hooks, 12 bracelet hooks, one bracelet rod, seven lined … [Read more...]

Sassy Spring Love List with Diet Pepsi

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Spring is in the air! Smell those tulips and feel that sunshine on your face. Diet Pepsi is encouraging us to think of ways we add a bit of sassy to our spring!  They asked me to create and share a Love List: how I am going to amp up my sassy this spring! Oh, this is not a chore at all!! What is … [Read more...]

Octonauts Fun!

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You know know much we love Octonauts in our house! And were we surprised when - right on Colin's birthday - we got a fabulous package containing Octonauts toys! We had so much fun bringing one of our favorite shows to life in our own home! The Octopod Playset ($34.95)  is super cool. It … [Read more...]

Celebrating Wedding Anniversaries

A happy couple celebrating their anniversary. Image courtesy of Microsoft Office.

A Quick Reference Guide You look at your calendar and realize a loved one has a wedding anniversary coming up. You have no idea what to get them. Here is a quick reference guide on traditional gift ideas for specific anniversary years that you can print off. There is a small section for your … [Read more...]

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide: For Him

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It may seem like February 14th is still a long way off, Valentine's Day will be here before we know it! Now is the time to find great gifts (at even better prices) for the man in your life. Here are some of my favorite prices. If your guy is pretty traditional, you may want to stick to one of … [Read more...]

Best of Beauty: Valentine’s Beauty Splurges for your Honey

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Forward this on to all the men in your life. For Valentine's Day we want some pamering!   1. Clarisonic: For the last time, yes, this device is worth the money. Not only does it leave your skin super clean, but it also gently exfoliates and reduces the appearance of pores. The latest … [Read more...]

Majorly Obsessed with Minor Obsessions

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There is nothing like that magic moment when someone opens a gift from you and her mouth drops. Whether it's a female relative, best friend or daughter, a piece of jewelry is always a great choice. This holiday season, I must share with you one of my favorite chic jewelry gifts for girls of any age, … [Read more...]

For the Love of Stocking Stuffers

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The stocking stuffers I want and the stocking stuffers I end up with are usually completely different things. Some times I think "Santa" forgets that I am a "girl". Ten Stocking Stuffers that Have Happy Written All Over Them In no particular order here are stuffers that make me especially happy. … [Read more...]

PlanToys Chalet Dollhouse

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I can't resist a brand that’s eco-friendly and uses sustainable materials in their products like PlanToys does. Their toys are made out of from preservative-free rubberwood and they are one of the leading companies to create new material and process to minimize waste up to zero. For this review, I … [Read more...]