Published on Wednesday, October 28, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Lina. Congrats!
This post was previously written and republished.
Up until Christmas Eve, my beauty regimen consisted of washing my face with soap and water. (period) But that wasn't always my routine. When I was single I spent a lot of time buying and using the proper skin care products s... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 11, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
The party has started! Join Amanda, Tanya, and I for a huge summer event that will last the ENTIRE summer! There will be games and giveaways and so much more. Here is what you'll need to do:
Bloggers:
1. If you'd like an extra two entries into ALL giveaways, all summer long, just post the button on your sidebar and keep it up throughout the event. It's reall... Read More »
Published on Saturday, May 9, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
There is something special and meaningful about a gift that has been personally hand-crafted. If I'm looking for something unique...something different..something special that I can't find anywhere...I'll often check Etsy. Here is where you'll find artisans selling handmade items in over 30 categories! What I really like about everything I've seen on Etsy, i... Read More »
Published on Friday, May 8, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
I used to sleep like a rock...or a log...what's that saying again? *smiles* Never mind! I never had trouble sleeping until I had my son. Now I hear every tweet, car engine, and dog barking and the light of the moon keeps me up! In order to get any kind of decent sleep (which is necessary for things like proper immune function and hormonal regulation), I ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 7, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
Jewelry is something that I love receiving, but don't often purchase for myself. I like simple, intricate pieces with meaning. For example, our wedding rings were designed by our jeweler and engraved with personal messages. Each piece of jewelry I own, has a memory attached to it...like the bracelet my father gave me when I graduated...and the necklace my husban... Read More »
Published on Thursday, May 7, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
As I get older, I notice that my taste in purses is changing. It used to be, that I'd only purchase small purses. I'd then try to jam everything into that one purse. Now that I have a child, I am realizing how impractical small, clutch-style purses are for everyday use. I do enjoy using a small, trendy purse when I'm out with my husband, but that is not th... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
Have you ever had your heart tugged...your soul ache for somebody or something? Sometimes I am very naive to the happenings around the world. It's so easy to stay comfortable in my Orange County home with my Orange County friends and Los Angeles family, unaware of the suffering that is occurring. The world is full of suffering, pain, violence and abuse, and wh... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
I am used to be a bottled water snob. That is what my husband said when we were dating (in loving, light-hearted humor, of course). You would never find me ANYWHERE without a bottle of water. Unfortunately, only 20% of plastic water bottles are recycled in the US and Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour. I'm feeling a little guilty rig... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
If you're the DIY type, be sure to check out Michaels' free, week-long Mother's Day events. Making a gift can be more personal and unique than store-bought purchases, particularly if you have the time, energy, and a spark of creativity. Michaels is helping dads and kids create a special gift for moms this Mother's Day with their free, in-store workshops. Here ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, May 6, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
I went to the dentist earlier this year for my regular cleaning and check-up. In my 31 years of life, I've never had a cavity. When I was a child, my dentist placed sealants on my molars as a preventive measure. But that was only on four teeth, so I attribute my lack of cavities to my impeccable dental hygiene. I brush twice daily, floss every night, use Liste... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Jovita. Congrats!
It seems the art of writing a letter by hand has been set aside and replaced by technology. In a world of e-cards and text messaging, I find myself longing for the days when technology did not make it so easy to forget how important letter writing is. It used to be tha... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
True Confession 101: I have beauty products in my bathroom that I never use. While most of you are probably nodding your head in agreement, my hope is that the products I do show you, are ones that don't end up wasting shelf space and collecting dust underneath your sink. If you are looking for exclusive, top-of-the line cosmetics, be sure to check out the Los A... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, May 5, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
I have been blessed with naturally curly hair, but it wasn't always that way. When I was a child, I had thick, wavy hair, however, I would not characterize it as curly (I wish I had a picture to show you!). As the saying goes, we always want we can't have. I used to beg my mom for a perm because I wanted curly hair like the other girls in my class. As it turns o... Read More »
Published on Monday, May 4, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
What woman doesn't like chocolate? Or going to the spa? Or pretty, fun pampering products for the face and body? I like them all, (as you can tell from my Mother's Day gift ideas this month) and one company was smart enough to combine the two to create organic, Fair Trade Certified body treats that are good enough to eat (but don't!). Chocolate, particularly d... Read More »
Published on Sunday, May 3, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
Up until a few months ago, I had no idea that silhouettes were a unique, creative, memorable way to decorate. Just ask my friend and fellow blogger Linda...she's obsessed with them! We recently decorated my son's room but we still had one empty wall, right above his crib.
Thanks to Vinyl Silhouettes, we have a lovely, artistic, custom head profile of my son in ... Read More »
Published on Sunday, May 3, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
While it's still only Spring in most parts of the country, we Californians have had a taste of summer already. Two weeks ago we had temperatures weigh into the 90's! I try to make it a point of at least wearing sunscreen or a makeup with sunscreen on my face every day to prevent sun damage and aging. Last year there were over 1,000,000 new cases of skin canc... Read More »
Published on Saturday, May 2, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Judy B, Heather, and Carol. Congrats!
I'm a romantic at heart. I cry at Hallmark commercials and WEEP at romantic comedies and dramas (especially when the guy gets the girl). Fox and MGM Home Entertainment are celebrating Mother's Day by releasing four new themed DVD giftsets. Here is wha... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
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How much time do you spend in the kitchen? Between meal preparation and clean-up for 3 meals a day, 5 days a week, I spend more time in the kitchen than any other room in the house. And you know how much I enjoy cooking! As a nurse, I am accustomed to being on my feet 12+hours a day. My ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
It's 2009 and I have one question...does anyone send cards out except me? Growing up, my parents emphasized the importance of sending cards...on the exact date of the event, in fact. I gave and received cards for birthdays, holidays, and any other occasion you can think of. I know we live in a technologically-based society where going paperless and digital i... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 by Caryn Bailey
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is CMC. Congrats!
I'm not sure about you, but one of the things I'd really like this Mother's Day is something I would never buy for myself. I can't remember the last time I purchased something indulgent like a lotion or face cream or went out to a restaurant without my husband. It would b... Read More »