Archive for August, 2009

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Amazing Camera Technology Used in New Wii Fitness Title

Last year, Wii Fit was the game topping  the Christmas list for those hoping to improve their fitness levels. This year, Your Shape might be the fitness title for which we’re all scrambling.
Fitness games certainly have taken the market by storm—and in December Ubisoft is launching Your Shape. What makes this game “not-like-the-others” is that [...]

14Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
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An Adorable Lovey Giveaway You Gotta Love

I don’t know if there’s anything cuter than a child and his or her lovey. My oldest met her lovey, Baby Katie, when she was around 18 months. A friend of my mother-in-law gave her an antique ceramic doll known as a Bilo baby. Dont’ get me started on my “giving an antique ceramic doll [...]

14Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 166 comments | Continued
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A Less Expensive Spa Treatment

If you’re like a lot of Moms, you’re having to find ways to cut costs these days.  So, things like fancy bath-and-body products might not make it to a line-item in the budget.  But never fear — there is an inexpensive way to create an ultimate at-home spa.
Epsom Salt can repalce a lot of of [...]

14Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Race to Witch Mountain on Blu-ray and DVD

I still remember the hours of fun I had pretending to be Tina after seeing Escape to Witch Mountain and Return to Witch Mountain when I was a kid. So I was probably more excited than my kids about seeing Race to Witch Mountain, which was released on Blu-ray™ Hi-def and DVD on August 4.
Directed [...]

13Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | Continued
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Old Navy Ribbed Tanks for $2

I had to share this deal with you, my loyal readers: Old Navy is hosting another unbelievable “One Day Wonder” sale this weekend! Women’s rib knit tank tops are available for just $2 on August 15.
These tanks usually cost $6.50 to $8.50. Of course, the sale is good on select styles only, and there is [...]

12Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Win a $25 Shop N Save Gift Card & Save Some Change Via Dairy

Did you know that milk is one of the most economical sources of high-quality protein and calcium, and protein is one of the most expensive parts of the diet?
Plus, protein and calcium are important for the growth and development of bones and teeth, but according to a study in Pediatrics, most American children over age eight [...]

12Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 12 comments | Continued
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Disney on Ice Ticket Giveaway

I’m giving away four tickets to Disney on Ice 100 Years of Magic over at From the Mom. The tickets are for the Sept. 3 show in St. Louis, so if you live in the St. Louis area or will be in the St. Louis area at that time, head on over and enter to [...]

10Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | Continued
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Make a Free DVD with Pictures & Video

YesDVD Smileshow – an affordable DVD service that lets you turn your photos and video clips into a DVD for you to view on your television —  is offering readers of Lipstick to Crayons the chance to create a free DVD.
That means you can upload your digital pictures and video to YesVideo, and the site [...]

10Aug2009 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued