Published on Thursday, May 13, 2010 by caryn
I work in a hospital where the dress code resembles the PJs you wear at bedtime. This means that all of my shopping is geared towards casual, everyday wear. I would describe my style as modern and trendy. And I practically live in jeans.
I'll admit that it's a bit unconventional for me to wear business-like attire. But many women work in professions that re... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 13, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Tabathia B. Congrats!
I recently noted how we fail to print a majority of the photos on our computers. We have a printer that is capable of handling such a feat. But the busyness of life gets in the way and weeks months go by as the photos start to take up space on our hard drives. If you ha... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 13, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Cynthia R. Congrats!
My husband and I have two computers worth of photos. I would venture to say that half (or more) have never been printed. I appreciate the quality and convenience of digital photography, but I have to remind myself to actually print the photos.
HP's Photosmart Premium wi... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 13, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Annette D. Congrats!
I just looove to cook (can you sense the sarcastic undertone?). And because many nights of the week, my husband does not get home in time to cook dinner, I'm forced to tackle this feat. I've had numerous kitchen disasters (Vanilla Soymilk Alfredo anyone?) so I stick to basic... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Nancy. Congrats.
In just a few short weeks, my son will be going back to preschool. Why he we took him out in the fall is an entirely separate discussion. But I digressed. He wasn't potty trained when we started last year (at the age of two) and that was perfectly acceptable with the preschoo... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Vickie C. Congrats!
Last week, I told you about the launch of Baby Looney Tunes Happily Healthy Program. You can read more about the program in last week's post. Every week, Dr. Aliza offers education and advice to new and expectant parents.
Do you have questions about choosing a safe, age-appr... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by caryn
I recently sat in on a webinar that was geared towards healthy eating. While on the call, I was reminded about the importance of consuming adequate amounts of fruits and vegetables. While I try to limit the amount of days we eat out, our hectic, disjointed schedules don't always allow time for daily home-cooked meals.
One of the restaurants I know I can get a h... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 12, 2010 by caryn
I have no idea how the amount of laundry exponentially increased with baby number 2, but I find myself doing laundry almost every day. The physical act of throwing the laundry in the washer and dryer is not the difficult part. It's the sorting, stain removal, folding, and putting away that takes way too much time.
About a week ago, I returned from a trip to Ari... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, May 11, 2010 by caryn
Have you ever had an opportunity to try Melba Toast? I know it's hard to believe, but up until a week or so ago, I had never tried this crunchy little snack (and they've been around for 80 years!). They're great for snacking but I actually like the idea of using them as substitutes for higher calorie breads in recipes. They're available in eight flavors, four of... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 10, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Brigitta and Emily. Congrats!
No...I'm not pregnant (hehe). But if you know someone who is and lives in Southern California, they won't want to miss Jayneoni Moore’s She’s Having A Baby Event. Jayneoni Moore is a style expert and children's wear designer, known for her Hollywood Boom Boom ... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 10, 2010 by caryn
Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day yesterday. I just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that I closed a TON of giveaways today so please check your emails. And remember that you can also look for winner information on the specific giveaway post. As always, if you ever need to get a hold of me, just email me through my contact form I ... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 10, 2010 by caryn
Your curly hair frames your face
Your brown eyes light up when you're happy
You wake up singing each morning
You want to "do it all by yourself" one minute and "be a baby" the next
You want to help out with your baby sister by giving her the paci or her bunny
You play pretend with your trains
You giggle
You want to help mommy and daddy out with ... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 10, 2010 by caryn
We live in an affluent country where it seems impossible that children could want for food. According to Share Our Strength, nearly 17 million children (17.2 % or 1 in 4) were facing hunger at some point last year in the US.
C & H Sugar is the presenting sponsor for Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale for the third year in a row. The goal of ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, May 9, 2010 by caryn
I can remember waking up at dark thirty the day after Thanksgiving to go Christmas shopping with my mom. We'd peruse the ads while watching movies on Thanksgiving day in an effort to map out our plan. Many years we ended up at our nearby Outlet Mall.
It's very rare that I'll buy something that isn't on sale. I learned how to shop from my mom, who used to buy an... Read More »
Published on Sunday, May 9, 2010 by caryn
What did you get for Mother's Day? Chocolate? Flowers? Jewelry? This Mother's Day, my husband and I decided to combine his birthday and Mother's Day into one celebration! The grandparents are going to watch our precious babies while we spend two nights away, relaxing...and more relaxing! In previous years, I've received jewelry (which is actually the type of... Read More »
Published on Friday, May 7, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Donna C. Congrats!
If you've read my blog for any length of time, then you know that I'm a sentimentalist at heart. I just adore boutique-esque, personalized gifts (especially if they involve photography). And between my shoe and purse collection, I could probably open up a small shop!
Initia... Read More »
Published on Friday, May 7, 2010 by caryn
For as long as I can remember, my mom has "surprised" me with an ice cream cake each year for my birthday. In anticipation of Mother's Day, Baskin-Robbins has created some adorable ice cream cakes. Check out this Delectable Designer Bag Cake...
Or this Fashionista's Handbag Cake...
Many of their specialty ice cream cakes can be customized with your favorite... Read More »
Published on Friday, May 7, 2010 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Trisha Lynn, Donna B., Marci, and Shellie. Congrats!When I met my husband 6 years ago, I immediately knew he was different. He walked me to my car the very first night we met. The rest is history. He grew up in the South where the pace of life is a bit slower and women... Read More »
Published on Friday, May 7, 2010 by caryn
I don't have many memories of my grandparents. My husband and I, however, still make regular trips to visit his grandparents. The relationship between a grandparent and a grandchild is unique and important to a child's development. My son loves his grandparents (my parents) and spends quite a bit of time with them. Unfortunately, he doesn't get to spend as muc... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 6, 2010 by caryn
Before I had children, my mom and I frequented many a tea room. It was something special we did together as mother and daughter. While my mom and I still manage to have afternoon tea, it's few and far between. My daughter is still little, but when she's a bit older, I plan on continuing this tradition with her.
Fancy Nancy, a young girl who "dresses extravaga... Read More »