Published on Friday, October 31, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by and entering. The winner is Kimberly. Congratulations!
I absolutely adore products I can personalize. My husband and I have always been avid but amateur photographers. From digital scrapbooking to photo invites we try to add that personal touch to our creative projects.
Earlier this yea... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 31, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Contrary to popular belief, girls enjoy trading cards just like boys. I can attest to this since I was an avid collector of a trading card so digustingly popular, I almost cringe. I collected the oh-so-popular Garbage Pail Kids (although I have no idea why my mother would let me). Thankfully, parents now have a sweeter, more magical option with Bella Sara tradin... Read More »
Published on Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by and entering. The winner is Brandy. Congratulations!
I am can be a shopaholic.  : ) Fortunately I am very good at finding the best bargains. I always use coupons and buy things on sale. And...I always shop around, particularly when it's a significant purchase. But it's not enough to ge... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks so much for stopping by. The winner is Jenna. Congratulations!
I am a busy mom! Â I work part-time, we just bought a house, and I write for several different sites including my own. Â So guess what always gets put aside...working out! Â I pay for a gym membership every month and it is literally 5 minutes from my ... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
My son and I were at Whole Foods the other day and a very nice lady informed me that my son had taken off one of his shoes.  If only we had someone else constantly on the watch for the stuff our kids throw, drop, or misplace.  It's inevitable...children are going to lose things.  We might as well accept it so that we don't lose sleep over the $20.00 sippy cup or t... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, October 28, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
My son and I were at Whole Foods the other day and a very nice lady informed me that my son had taken off one of his shoes.  If only we had someone else constantly on the watch for the stuff our kids throw, drop, or misplace.  It's inevitable...children are going to lose things.  We might as well accept it so that we don't lose sleep over the $20.00 sippy cup or t... Read More »
Published on Thursday, October 23, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
The temperature in my car this morning read 95 degrees. Â Yes...that's not a typo. Â It's nearing November in Southern California and apparently nobody told the weather control systems that it's fall...which means the temperature should be falling! Â Regardless of how hot it is outside, we should all wear sunscreen on a regular basis to protect against one of the most... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by. The winner is Casey H. Congratulations!
Nothing replaces the timeless tradition of a handwritten note on elegant stationery. Â One of my hobbies BC (before children) was collecting beautifully designed stationery from all over the world. Â While content is important, design is an expressio... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 22, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by. The winner is Jessica. Congratulations!
Now that the word is out on BPA, parents are seeking out plastic alternatives. Â Bisphenol A (BPA) can cause negative health effects, even at low doses, by mimicking the body's own hormones. Â I was fortunate enough to have read about BPA before purc... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, October 21, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
I just found out about Tackle It Tuesday, a weekly feature on 5 Minutes For Mom where bloggers come together to share tackle household projects. Â I thought that since we're about to move into a house that has been vacant for over six months, this might be a good time to join in and share/learn about how to tackle the tough stuff! Â
Over the weekend I tackled a proj... Read More »
Published on Monday, October 20, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by. The winner is Sandy. Congratulations!
I never realized how difficult keeping up with a toddler could be. Â Now that he's running walking, I'm getting plenty of exercise keeping him out of harm's way. Â His natural curiosity about the world results in the constant influx of foreign objects ... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 17, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thank you so much for stopping by. The winner is moonmaiden. Congratulations!
Remember my recent review on ListPlanIt?
Win It! Jennifer, the founder of the company has offered to give one very lucky reader a quarterly membership so you can try the site out for yourself! Â Head on over to ListPlanIt and take a look around. ... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 17, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Losing things is an inevitable part of childhood. Â The other day a nice lady at the Whole Foods picked up the shoe my little boy had thrown on the floor. Â There are so many times that I wish I could tie everything down (obviously that's not possible). Â Most of the time I'm aware of the fact that he's thrown his sippy cup, bottle, toy, or blanket. Â It's mildly anno... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
My son has this on again off again relationship with the bathtub. Â Somedays he wants to play all day. Â Most days he starts crying as soon as he hears the water. Â I was so excited when Team Mom gave us the 411 on Bath Blizzard, an innovative way to create a bubble bath for kids. Â My son is very intrigued with bubbles (we have bubble time at his play group) so I had... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
My son has this on again off again relationship with the bathtub. Â Somedays he wants to play all day. Â Most days he starts crying as soon as he hears the water. Â I was so excited when Team Mom gave us the 411 on Bath Blizzard, an innovative way to create a bubble bath for kids. Â My son is very intrigued with bubbles (we have bubble time at his play group) so I had... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
Don't Agonize. Â Organize. - Florynce Kennedy
I'm am the queen of lists. Â I have more to-do lists than I have time "to do!" Â It sounds really great and organized...all of these "to-do" lists. Â Before you go patting me on the pack, I must confess that these "lists" are usually scrunched up pieces of paper, old receipts, and envelopes that I've scribbled randomness... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thank you so much for stopping by. Â The winners are Terra Heck, Janet F., Cindi, Catherine KingChuparkoff, and Marilyn. Congratulations!
If your children watch Noggin, they may have seen Pinky Dinky Doo, an animated series created by Jim Jinkins to support early literacy skills. Â On October 21, 2008, Pink Dinky Doo is coming ... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
My husband and I love to share memories through photos. Â Every three to four months we take our little boy's picture and send it out to all of our family and friends (which reminds me that it's time again!). Â Photo greeting cards and announcements are the Bailey way around here. Â I find it so much more personal and meaningful when I receive a photo greetings from m... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 10, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
I have the best of both worlds. Â I get to stay home with my son 5 days a week and I am able to maintain my skill and expertise as a NICU nurse 2 days a week. Â My son is growing and changing so much and I'm constantly searching for ways to foster his curiosity. Â He is taking in everything and I find myself struggling since my background is not in education. Â
Re... Read More »
Published on Friday, October 10, 2008 by Caryn Bailey
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thank you so much for stopping by. Â The winner is Noreen (it's not often that random.org picks the first comment!). Â Congratulations!
It's another day in the Bailey household and the redundant question of the day is "What's for dinner?"Â My husband is the savvy one and I often skirt cooking duty in exchange for clean-up!Â... Read More »