Archive for May, 2009

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Summer Entertaining Giveaway

Jenna Lowe, Lifestyle Expert for the Karen Neuburger brand has great tips for pulling off a beautiful party in your backyard or home with friends.
Jenna explains, “As a lifestyle designer, I’m always thinking entertaining in a way that will engage the five senses – sights, sounds, taste, touch, and smell. It’s important to keep [...]

12May2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 143 comments | Continued
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What to do with those unwanted gift cards

It happens.
Sometimes the best intentions from the hubby and kids aren’t always on the mark – especially when it comes to gift-giving on Mother’s Day. So if you got the wrong gift this Mother’s Day you can always exchange it at Plastic Jungle where you can buy, sell, and trade gift cards.

12May2009 | Kristie | 1 comment | Continued
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Must see jewelry with a vintage beat

I have to share with you an Etsy store on one of my favorite blogging friends. Lotta makes the most beautiful jewelry from vintage beads and buttons. I have one that I bought last year that I still wear on a regular basis. I get tons of compliments on it. Everyone wants to know where [...]

9May2009 | Kristie | 2 comments | Continued
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Win a hands-free home office phone system!

Yoo hoo, slackers, you know who you are. It’s the day before Mother’s Day and you haven’t bought the moms in your life anything. We know, we know, she’s hard to buy for or she has everything. Excuses, excuses.
Well, we know what she probably doesn’t have but would love to have. The Calisto Pro Series [...]

9May2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 422 comments | Continued
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LOVE this jewelry!

I have just found the prettiest jewelry on Etsy. Perfect for Mother’s Day. You just may want to drop your hubby a hint or leave the site open on your computer. They create the hottest latest trend of unique hand stamped jewelry. The eclectic is my favorite. I’m leaving it up for my hubby to see! [...]

8May2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Her dirty little secret is out

According to the just-released “Frigidaire Motherload Index”, the average American mom spends more of her time (nearly 200 hours each month!) doing the things she least enjoys rather than the things that she loves.  Believe it or not, Moms spend more time keeping dishes clean than showering, equal time with the pets as with her spouse, and more [...]

8May2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissues $50 Gift Card Giveaway

Whether you’re a parent, teacher or nurse, the cold and flu bug is out there all year long so it’s good to be prepared – but how? With Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissues. Kleenex Anti-Viral Tissues actually kill viruses in the tissue, so you can fight the bug all year long.
Check out a new series [...]

7May2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 604 comments | Continued
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Green Done Right Giveaway

Giveaway now closed. Congrats to our winner, Jennifer B!
Take a green step at home with SCOTT Naturals™ – a family of products that makes it easy to turn over a new leaf without sacrificing quality.
Scott Naturals has teamed up with Kahi Lee to produce several vignettes illustrating easy ways to green your own home. You can [...]

7May2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 331 comments | Continued