Published on Sunday, November 30, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are: Richard T., Susan Varney, Michele P., Anna T., and John Donahue. Congratulations!
Do you remember Keke Palmer, the adorable and talented little girl from the hit movie Akeelah and the Bee? On December 2, she will star alongside Ice Cube in a new, heartwarming comedy by The Weinste... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 30, 2008 by caryn
Grandparents hold our tiny hands for just a little while, but our hearts forever. ~Author Unknown
My son is the very first grandchild for both my parents and my husband's parents. The very first grandchild is special. There was much anticipation and excitement. I remember all of the things we talked about...visits, roles, etc. One memorable conversation was t... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 30, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Valerie Mitchell. Congratulations! *
Where did November go? It seems like only yesterday we were taking my son trick-or-treating! Lights are up, pumpkin patches have been replaced with tree lots, and carolers are belting Christmas classics while shoppers peruse the latest sales. The hol... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 28, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Liz G. Congratulations! *
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! We are in the South visiting family and wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!
By now you know that a Nintendo Wii is at the top of my Christmas list (hint hint, hubby!). If that ever materializes, I'd ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Samantha. Congratulations! *
Win It! Weiman and Filterstream have an awesome cleaning prize package to offer one of you fabulous readers! Here is what you'll win:
Wright's Silver Cream
Perfect Planet Floor Cleaner
Weiman Furniture Wipes
Weiman Granite Wipes
Weiman... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by caryn
This week is all about cleaning and I have another fabulous product that has been helping me ready our home for guests in a couple of weeks. Now if there is one thing I can't stand, it's a dirty, dusty, crumb-filled floor! I recently had the opportunity to test out the DirtTamer Supreme V2400. I've never had a hand vacuum and had no idea what to expect. What I... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by caryn
My husband absolutely insists on having a clean house. I, on the other hand, am not as keen on the actual process of cleaning. Somebody has to do it (i.e. ME!) and cleaning is always so much better when you have the right equipment (isn't that true in life?).
This holiday season I'm so proud to be able to open our very own home for the first time to friends ... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
I have always thought highly of HP and it's products. I most recently had the privilege of working with them on a prior review campaign and this week I'd like to tell you about a very special project that confirms once again the type of company HP is.
PTA and HP have partnered together to offer PTA schools an exclusive showing of DreamWorks Animation's Kung... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
This week we'll be traveling to the south for Thanksgiving! Traveling with a child can actually be quite stressful if you're not armed with the proper equipment. And I'm not talking about clothes, food, and diapers. When you're stuck on a plane with limited mobility and breathing room, it's important to get creative because children just get bored. Childhood b... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
This week we'll be traveling to the south for Thanksgiving! Traveling with a child can actually be quite stressful if you're not armed with the proper equipment. And I'm not talking about clothes, food, and diapers. When you're stuck on a plane with limited mobility and breathing room, it's important to get creative because children just get bored. Childhood b... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
Children just love pets. Every time my son sees a furry canine he chimes "dog, dog,dog..." What do you do when your child asks for a pet that he/she obviously cannot take care of independently? How do you begin to sow the seeds of pet ownership and responsibility within your child?
This Christmas, why not explore The Littlest Pet Shop's new fall line of m... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
In a couple of days my husband, son, and I will be heading south for the winter...well...just for Thanksgiving. We used to make this trip at least twice a year but with the increase in flight costs and a toddler who isn't easy to tote, the trips have become few and far between. Unfortunately, that means Jason's parents don't see as much of us or my son and they wo... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Taryn.
Pregnancy is one of the most joyfully humbling experiences a woman can endure. Up until the eighth month I felt so beautiful, particularly considering the fact that I was on bedrest for 21 weeks. During my pregnancy I never worried too much about the weight I gained because I figure... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 23, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you for stopping by and entering. The winner is Gianna. Congratulations.
There are two types of animal lovers...those who pal around with man's best friend and those who prefer the independent, free-willed spirit of a furry feline! This season, I have the perfect gift idea for all of the feline fans in your life.... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 21, 2008 by caryn
My son and I have this nightly reading ritual. It's our special time to get in a snuggle and wind down before bed. I believe that reading is crucial at this stage of his development when his language skills are literally exploding on a daily basis. It seems like from one day to the next he started saying three and four word phrases like "What is that" and "I don... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 21, 2008 by caryn
A Mouse! Stay tuned for more deets and up-to-the minute updates as I will be live-blogging from the event!
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Published on Thursday, November 20, 2008 by caryn
So last week (or so) I received a Snazzy Blog Award from Nancy at Southern Blessings. If you've never been to her blog, you definitely want to head on over and check it out. Her photography skills are amazing (I need tips please!) and she blogs about many different topics including saving money!
The award is written in Portuguese. Here is a description of it:... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Elizabeth M.
Video games are all the rage with children and with Nintendo's dual-screen handheld game console, DS, toting them has never been more convenient. Some may argue that video games may not be as beneficial for development as other types of play. I beg to differ. I think v... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, November 19, 2008 by caryn
My husband and I love to get creative with photos we've taken. We've done a ton of projects together including a digital photo scrapbook of our eight month trip to Europe and our own wedding invitations (yes, that is what I said!). So when I was recently offered an opportunity to test out HP's new web-based interface for home and small business printing projects c... Read More »