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DIY Finger Puppets From Creativity For Kids *...
Published on Friday, December 24, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner Deb! One of our favorite indoor activities is crafting. I'm definitely not Martha Stewart, but with a little direction, my son and I have made everything from stockings to birdhouses. The holidays are the perfect time to get crafty. My son absolutely adores his toys...but I also think it's important to expose ... Read More » -
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Holiday Printables From Avery
Published on Friday, December 24, 2010 by caryn If you waited until the very last minute to wrap presents or send Christmas cards, I have a fabulous resource for you. Avery, the company that offers everything from labels to binders, offers a free, downloadable wizard for creating holiday labels. Once you've downloaded the software, you can import lists from Excel and other database programs for instant mail mer... Read More » -
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Memory Making With Hallmark
Published on Thursday, December 23, 2010 by caryn My husband and I grew up in two very different homes 2,000 miles away from each other. Naturally, we've had to decide which traditions to keep and which to part with. We've also created some of our very own, unique traditions. I love this time of year...the sights...the sounds... So much has changed since that time when I still believed in Santa. Technology h... Read More » -
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How To Achieve The Perfect Cookie *Giveaway*
Published on Thursday, December 23, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Tonya Dean. Congrats! I'm always amazed when I walk into a bakery and see their perfectly shaped, decorated cookies, all lined up without a flaw. From years of baking, I can tell you that sometimes, the result looks much different than the picture in that cookbook or magazine, even if it tastes de... Read More » -
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Chuggington’s Traintastic New Learning ...
Published on Thursday, December 23, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Chrysa. Congrats! In the town of Chuggington, Wilson, Brewster, and Koko "learn to ride the rails of life." The show, which debuted at the beginning of this year, houses positive life lessons designed to promote social readiness skills in preschoolers across the world. Since it's US debut, it's be... Read More » -
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Gourmet Holiday Treats From Fresh & Easy
Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by caryn I have to admit that one of the things I enjoy about the holidays is the food. My favorite holiday flavors? Spice, pumpkin and chocolate! Fresh & Easy, the affordable neighborhood market offering gourmet food, has a selection of holiday treats that will definitely tempt your palate. One of the only places I can find Il Fornaio's yummy gourmet breads is at F... Read More » -
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DIY Peppermint Bark
Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by caryn Peppermint Bark is one of those gourmet delicacies that look like they take a lot of time and effort, but don't. Peppermint Bark is simply comprised of two layers of chocolate...dark and white with a little peppermint thrown in the mix. Wilton's Holiday Peppermint Bark Kit includes everything you need to make six Snowflake-shaped treats, complete with wrapping an... Read More » -
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Whimsical, Timeless Childrenswear by Ralph La...
Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by caryn One year ago, I could be found lying in a hospital bed, curled up with my baby girl. It's hard to believe that she's now an almost walking, babbling, bundle of joy. I dreamed of having a daughter as a little girl. Back then, I was preoccupied with the dresses and bows, rather than the actual responsibility of being a parent. While dressing my daughter up is just a... Read More » -
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No Bake Gingerpops! *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Heather. Congrats! While the recipe for gingersnap cookies and gingerbread houses isn't complicated, my son and I'd much rather spend our time decorating. Wilton's Gingerpops Cookie Kit makes a fun rainy day activity and the result is adorably delicious holiday treats. Wilton's Gingerpops Cookie ... Read More » -
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The Timelessness of Barbie *Giveaway*
Published on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Donna L. Congrats! Growing up as an only child, I engaged in many hours of pretend play. I specifically remember my set of Barbie dolls, complete with outfits, a house, and Ken to match. My husband teases me because I had our daugther's name picked out when I was just a young girl, playing house w... Read More » -
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The Christmas Gig…Holiday Music With A ...
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Anna T., Priscilla, Geoff K., Natalia, and Susan S. Congrats! I can't turn on the radio these days without hearing a Christmas song. And while I truly enjoy holiday music, sometimes I'd like something a little different. The Christmas Gig is a collection of non-traditional Christmas songs, co... Read More » -
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Win A Lil’ Kick Razor Scooter! *Giveawa...
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn This Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to Rebecca O, our winner! Do you remember the Ultimate Playdate where we had an opportunity to ride some of Razor's newest scooters? Well, since then, my son has been having a blast riding his Lil' Kick scooter, perfect for preschoolers just learning how to ride. This lightweight scooter weighs just 6 pounds and features a ... Read More » -
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Personalized Gift Ideas For Kids From Snapfis...
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn For as long as I've been working with Snapfish, I've completely overlooked all the products they offer for children. Some of their latest offerings include personalized puzzles and school notebooks by Frecklebox, growth charts and posters from Paper Coterie, Picture Me Books, and Flattenme Posters. I am enjoying HP and Snapfish's partnership with companies like V... Read More » -
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Share the Joy With Lands’ End
Published on Tuesday, December 21, 2010 by caryn It's been raining for days and days and days (well, more like 5) and we've been spending a lot of way too much time indoors. So, we decided to set up camp inside... While we were on the east coast visiting family, my son had to sleep on a mattress. In order to convince him that this was a perfectly acceptable place to sleep (as opposed to mommy and daddy's bed), ... Read More » -
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Nick Walls by HP: The Design Process
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn A few weeks ago, I hinted about a brand new partnership between HP and Nickelodeon. Over the weekend, my husband and I surprised our little boy with his brand new Nickelodeon-inspired wall. I told him someone new had moved into his room...Diego! Now you can create custom wall designs featuring your child's favorite Nickelodeon characters with Nick Walls by HP.Â... Read More » -
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Disney-Inspired Gift Ideas
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn Since that day in June, when my son watched his first Toy Story movie, there isn't a day that goes by that he isn't saying, "To infinity...and beyond!"Â If you saw his gift list, it's filled with all-things Disney. This year, Disney released several popular films and many of their gift ideas are topping both children and adults Christmas lists. Ideas for Stocki... Read More » -
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Generations of Play With Maukilo *Giveaway*
Published on Monday, December 20, 2010 by caryn This Giveaway is now closed. Congrats to our winner, Rosey! A few weeks ago, we visited my in-laws for Thanksgiving. I always find it interesting when my mother-in-law pulls out toys that my husband and my sister-in-law played with as children. Sometimes I wonder if toys are made as well as they were when I was a child. Since I'm partial to all-things European... Read More » -
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Smarter Online Shopping With Rightcliq by Vis...
Published on Sunday, December 19, 2010 by caryn Before I had children, it wasn't uncommon to find me at our local mall at least once a week. While I enjoy the hands on experience of shopping at a store, nothing beats the convenience of shopping from the comfort of my home at any time of the day or night. Just in time for the holidays, Rightcliq by Visa will revolutionize your online shopping experience. With... Read More » -
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Holiday Entertaining With Villeroy & Boc...
Published on Sunday, December 19, 2010 by caryn Because we were gone over Thanksgiving, our home will open it's doors to our family for Christmas. My husband and I love having people over, especially during the holidays. It's at these times that I like to bring out our "nice" china to make our guests feel special and creative a festive atmosphere. Interestingly enough, Isabelle von Boch, who currently blogs a... Read More » -
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Holiday Shopping at T. J. Maxx
Published on Saturday, December 18, 2010 by caryn It's the last shopping weekend before Christmas, and retailers nationwide are drawing shoppers in with deals, discounts, coupons, and more. Before I had children, I wouldn't mind waking up at 4 am to avoid the crowds and score the best deals. But shopping these days involves much more than throwing on a pair of sweats and caffeinating. Which is why I love shoppi... Read More »
