Archive for February, 2010
It is Good to be Loved
My toddler is pretty attached to me. I love it and readily admit that fact. Because of my cool gig as a freelance writer/communications consultant, she rarely has to have a babysitter/daycare provider, so she spends most of her time with me.
She separates just fine when she goes to the YMCA nursery, but she’s been [...]
Geometric patterns add fun & interest to rooms
When strong geometric patterns started showing up in designer rooms a few years ago, I thought it might be just a fad, part of the mid-century comeback that has influenced contemporary design.
But I think they might be with us to stay. I’m so pleased. The strong patterns in rugs, pillows and furnishings provide a great [...]
Why Do Kids Stick Their Tongues Out?
Ever wonder why kids stick their tongues out when they play? Or why your toddler wants you to read the same story over and over and over and over? (I can recite “Where the Wild Things Are” verbatim!) There are actual scientific answers to these questions.
Playskool “More Than Play” campaign answers these questions, and more, [...]
Color modernizes traditional chandeliers
I’ve become just addicted to the House of Turquoise blog, where writer Erin features some of the most beautiful homes and rooms I’ve ever seen.
One of my favorite recent posts highlighted turquoise chandeliers, which got me thinking about how adding color to an otherwise traditional lighting fixture can really make it fun and modern.
Check out [...]
Book of Love Stories Giveaway – Closed
I really enjoy the Chicken Soup for the Soul books, and I recently got to review one full of love stories — Chicken Soup for the Soul: True Love — 101 Heartwarming and Humorous Stories about Dating, Romance, Love and Marriage.
These stories in this book are divided into these subcategories: How We Met, Adventures in Dating, [...]
$10 off $25 Purchase at JCPenney
If you need something from JCPenney, here’s a great coupon for you: $10 off a single purchase of $25 or more.
I ned to get my son a rain coat/windbreaker for a trip he’s taking to the Smoky Mountains in March, so I think I’ll be headed to JCPenney this week. Thanks to the Commons Sense [...]
My Journey In Frugality
When I started thinking last year about how I was going to significantly reduce our monthly expenses, I was a little overwhelmed. It is an overwhelming task, to be sure. But, as I began to put my plan into action over the last six weeks, I’ve realized that small steps are starting to make a big [...]
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Great Spa Deals!
If you are in the market for a spa treatment (can you say a facial or mani-pedi before Spring Break?), then you should consider booking your indulgence during an upcoming national spa discount event!
SpaFinder.com’s Deal Daysis a one week promotion running March 8th through the 14th providing spa patrons across the country with discounted spa treatments [...]
