Published on Saturday, December 27, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by! The winner is Carolyn S. Congratulations!
Up until recently, I had thought of video games as a childhood past time. Â I attended BlogHer in July and was able to demo some of Nintendo's newest games. Â I liked them so much that I'm even considering the possibility of having a system in our house.... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 19, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thank you so much for stopping by. Â The winner is Mrs. Mommy. Â Congratulations!
Every time we go to the mall, we walk past the delightful little store where children can make their very own stuffed animal friend. Â I've been meaning to take my son in the store but we've just never gotten around to Build-a-Bear Workshop. ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, December 18, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed!  Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is Jennem.  Congratulations!*
Eight months ago I received a sample of dropps laundry detergent in the mail. Â I liked it so much that I never went back to conventional detergent. dropps is a biodegradable, phosphate-free, chlorine-free and NPE-free laundry detergent. Â I love the fact that they'... Read More »
Published on Thursday, December 18, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by! Â The winners are Jackie and 3boyzmom. Â Congratulations!
I absolutely love grilled cheese. Â When I was pregnant with my son, the only 2 things I wanted to eat during my first trimester were grilled cheese and macaroni and cheese. Â These two comfort foods may be favorites of your children as well. Â... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, December 16, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks so much for stopping by. Â The winners are: Â Sharon Jones, Nick, Helen, Kristi H., and BariV. Â Congratulations! Â
I am so excited to announce that on January 6, 2009, Genius Products and Sesame Workshop will release a new DVD entitled Elmo Loves You. Â My son is soooo going to love this! Â Here is a little more abo... Read More »
Published on Monday, December 15, 2008 by caryn
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by! Â The winner is Jenn S. Congrats!
Have you sent your Christmas cards out yet? Whew! I'm with ya! However, I'm going to make it very easy for one of you so stay tuned at the end of this post for a very quick giveaway!
I was recently introduced to Ninebird Publishing, a chic and affordable company offering w... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, December 9, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is Catherine KingChuparkoff.  Congrats!*
I know you'd all love to own a Wii and for those of you who do...I have a giveaway that you're going to love. Â This one is especially for your teen and tween girls! Â The very popular Bratz dolls now have their very own video game for Nintendo DS and Nin... Read More »
Published on Friday, December 5, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Â The winner is Donny . Â Congrats!*
My son will. not. take. off. his. Polliwalks. These adorable, animal-shaped shoes are as cute as they are fun! I am so bummed that I don't have a picture of my son wearing them. My camera stopped working while we were away and I never had an opportunity to take a picture of him! Once I get i... Read More »
Published on Wednesday, December 3, 2008 by caryn
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*This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by.  The winners are Kobi Hendrix, Renee, Cheryl W., and Kari Follett.  Congrats!*
Wasn't I just talking about laundry? Â : ) Â Sometimes I feel like I am always. doing. laundry. Â Between the food and the dirt stains from playing, I feel like it is a constant struggle to keep his clothes looking bright and... Read More »
Published on Monday, December 1, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed.  Thanks for stopping by.  The winner is adrienne Gordon.  Congrats! *
I just love music and I often go through phases where I'll keep a CD I like in for weeks and weeks at a time! Â It drives my husband nuts because he likes variety! Â I like variety but when it's good...it's good! Â Right now I'm rockin' out to Linda Eder's latest C... Read More »
Published on Sunday, November 30, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by! Â The winner is Valerie Mitchell. Â Congratulations! Â *
Where did November go? Â It seems like only yesterday we were taking my son trick-or-treating! Â Lights are up, pumpkin patches have been replaced with tree lots, and carolers are belting Christmas classics while shoppers peruse the latest sales. Â The hol... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 28, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by! Â The winner is Liz G. Â Congratulations! Â *
I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Â We are in the South visiting family and wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday weekend!
By now you know that a Nintendo Wii is at the top of my Christmas list (hint hint, hubby!). Â If that ever materializes, I'd ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by caryn
*This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by! Â The winner is Samantha. Â Congratulations! Â *
Win It! Â Weiman and Filterstream have an awesome cleaning prize package to offer one of you fabulous readers! Â Here is what you'll win:
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Wright's Silver Cream
Perfect Planet Floor Cleaner
Weiman Furniture Wipes
Weiman Granite Wipes
Weiman... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 27, 2008 by caryn
This week is all about cleaning and I have another fabulous product that has been helping me ready our home for guests in a couple of weeks. Â Now if there is one thing I can't stand, it's a dirty, dusty, crumb-filled floor! Â I recently had the opportunity to test out the DirtTamer Supreme V2400. Â I've never had a hand vacuum and had no idea what to expect. Â What I... Read More »
Published on Tuesday, November 25, 2008 by caryn
My husband absolutely insists on having a clean house. Â I, on the other hand, am not as keen on the actual process of cleaning. Â Somebody has to do it (i.e. ME!) and cleaning is always so much better when you have the right equipment (isn't that true in life?). Â
This holiday season I'm so proud to be able to open our very own home for the first time to friends ... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 24, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Taryn.
Pregnancy is one of the most joyfully humbling experiences a woman can endure. Â Up until the eighth month I felt so beautiful, particularly considering the fact that I was on bedrest for 21 weeks. Â During my pregnancy I never worried too much about the weight I gained because I figure... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 17, 2008 by caryn
Update
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thanks for stopping by. Â The winner is Amber. Â Congratulations!
We have just ventured off to the desert for a quick mini getaway and the drive seemed like the perfect time to pop in Seal's new CD entitled Soul.  As soon as the soulful melody of A Change Is Gonna Come started playing, I knew this was going to be a favorite o... Read More »
Published on Monday, November 10, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Â Thank you so much for stopping by. Â The winners are Kathy Pease, Kevin Elliott, Jeffrey W., Augrim, and Lisa L. Â Congratulations!
One of the things Jason and I love to do is curl up on the couch with a good movie. Â This holiday season grab a loved one and something warm to drink while you prepare for a snow-day adventure unl... Read More »
Published on Friday, November 7, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed. Thanks for stopping by. The winner is Elizabeth M. Â
Nothing Is More Important to Children Than the Time That We Spend With Them and The Words That We Share With Them
I went to a parenting seminar a couple of months ago and one of the take home messages was the importance of "GEM moments." Â A Genuine Encounter Moment is a time ... Read More »
Published on Thursday, November 6, 2008 by caryn
*Update*
This giveaway is now closed! Â Thanks for stopping by. The winners are Denise B., Angela Kohler, and Tammy!
I love to snack. I could graze all day eat small, frequent meals every day if I had the time to plan them out. What I don't love are high calorie, high fat snacks that leave me feeling hungry. General Mills has just launched their all-new Chex Mi... Read More »