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Rockin’ First Birthday Gifts For Girls ...
Published on Saturday, March 24, 2012 by caryn What do you get a one-year old for his or her birthday? I've often struggled with that question, simply because during that second year of life, the transition from infancy to toddlerhood is profound. Developmentally, a 15 month old is much different than a 21 month old. Last week, I introduced you to Bel Bambini, a specialty boutique featuring chic, designer m... Read More » -
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Red Carpet Ready With Nice Jewelry
Published on Sunday, February 26, 2012 by caryn It's Oscar weekend and here is what I wore to a Red Carpet Viewing Party earlier today: A Black Strapless Tube Pant Suit from Express Black heels A faux diamond necklace A pair of silver teardrop earrings from Nice Jewelry The look was completed by Celebrity Makeup Artist Terri Apanasewicz. What do you think? [caption id="attachment_30797" align="a... Read More » -
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Last Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas ...
Published on Sunday, February 12, 2012 by caryn Last weekend, I perused Beverly Hills with some of the bloggers flown in to LA for a press junket and screening of the soon-to-be released film The Lorax. As we walked up and down Rodeo Drive, I admired the very expensive jewelry and thought about how long it had been since I received or purchased jewelry for myself. I love the feminine touch a pair of earrings, nec... Read More » -
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Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: DIY Cookie M...
Published on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 by caryn One of my favorite ways to celebrate a holiday (even if it's a minor one) is to bake. I love experimenting with recipes and exercising my creative side. This year, I thought I'd combine my love for baking with my somewhat crafty side and experiment with some DIY Cookie Mixes neatly packed inside a jar. This isn't an entirely original idea, but I thought I'd put a... Read More » -
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Rockin’ Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Unde...
Published on Monday, December 12, 2011 by caryn I typically get so involved with shopping for friends and family that I end up scrambling last minute to fill stockings. And shopping for stocking stuffers is a challenge because I never want to buy anything just to fill a stocking, rather I prefer that it's useful and relevant to the recipient. Earlier this week I headed over to Walmart to see if I could fill a ... Read More » -
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Valentine’s Day Gift Idea: Pinkberry...
Published on Thursday, February 10, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Stephanie V. Congrats! If you enjoy frozen yogurt, you'll love Pinkberry's premium frozen yogurt. The company, who made it's debut in Southern California, uses fresh, quality ingredients and includes live active cultures in their frozen yogurt. Their menu often features seasonal varieties such as ... Read More » -
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Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas From RedEnve...
Published on Thursday, February 3, 2011 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Carrie at In the Hammock Blog. Congrats! I enjoy giving unique, personal, meaningful gifts that a friend or loved one will use and enjoy for many years. And while I have given and received the traditional chocolate and flowers, I find that the gifts remembered the most are those that are found off t... 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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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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Holiday Entertaining Made Simple With Hickory...
Published on Friday, December 17, 2010 by caryn With Christmas just one week away, we're busy shopping, baking, and prepping for holiday get-togethers and parties. Very often I'll get so caught up in the main course and dessert, that I end up rushing around last minute to pick up a prepared appetizer at our local market. For nearly sixty years, Hickory Farms has brought families together with their savory gour... Read More » -
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Melissa and Doug’s Puppet Theater *Give...
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Rebecca. Congrats! Earlier this week, I frequented a popular toy store to shop for the children in my life. I have to admit that I was very overwhelmed by the sheer number of toys on the market. I actually prefer non-mainstream toys that promote open-ended play and foster a child's imagination. G... Read More » -
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Feed It Forward With Restaurant.com
Published on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 by caryn For most people, eating out is a luxury. Whether it's fondue at a French restaurant or Spanish tapas, I want to enjoy food that I wouldn't make at home. One of resources I've found for affordable restaurant dining is Restaurant.com. A few weeks ago, we ate at Simply Fondue with a gift certificate we had purchased from the site. My husband and I enjoyed traditi... Read More » -
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Mrs. Prindables’ Gourmet Caramel Apples
Published on Saturday, December 11, 2010 by caryn As someone who appreciates artistically designed foods, edible gourmet gifts comprise a large part of my gift-giving. I've gifted everything from gourmet chocolates to French cheese and wine. And I'm adding gourmet chocolate-covered caramel apples to the list of beautiful, edible gift ideas. Mrs. Prindables has been creating premium caramel and chocolate covere... Read More » -
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$5 Baked Holiday Gift Ideas
Published on Friday, December 10, 2010 by caryn It's definitely the season of baking and I've just left the sweetest place on Earth! While baked goods are abundant at parties and holiday gatherings, they also make great gifts! During my time out on the East Coast, I had an opportunity to visit at least 2 different Walmart Supercenter Stores. You can imagine my excitement, given the fact that in my area, there are... Read More » -
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Giftybox
Published on Monday, May 11, 2009 by caryn I absolutely love giving gifts...even more than receiving them! It's so much fun to watch someone light up with joy as they open something they have not expected. I love giving and receiving hand-crafted items, however, the Martha Stewart in me has yet to blossom which leaves me searching for creative, personal, unique gift ideas. If you're out of gift ideas, yo... Read More » -
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ZoomAlbum Giveaway
Published on Monday, March 9, 2009 by caryn This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Colleen. Congratulations! I LOVE photo projects! My husband always jokes with me about how I take way too many pictures and then don't know what to do with them. If it was bad before we had my son, you can just imagine how bad it is now! There is only so much wall space available so it ... Read More »
