Archive for March, 2010
$40 Hair Product Giveaway – CLOSED
The Tonic Shop is offering one of my readers a chance to win three of their products (valued at $40). I’ve never tried these products, so the lucky reader who wins needs to promise to come back here and tell the rest of us what she/he thinks of the products after trying them. Here are the products in [...]
21Mar2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 38 comments | Continued
A Great Hotel at a Great Price
I love the special treatment you receive at five-star hotels in major metropolitan areas. The concierge knows EVERYTHING. The desk staff caters to your every whim. Things you request are delivered to your room. Questions you ask are answered thoroughly. Queries about restaurants result in menus and directions being slipped under your door. The rooms are [...]
20Mar2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
Oklahoma City Memorial – A Must See
Almost 15 years ago (on April 19, 1995), when my oldest child was just nine days old, my husband and I watched in horror as a network news anchor announced that someone — possibly a terrorist — had bombed the Alfred P. Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Within minutes, our telephone rang.
I listened, and [...]
Photo Books Free or Almost Free
I LOVE to scrapbook, and I have all the fancy tools to do so, including the most amazing tool: the Cricut die cut machine. But sometimes, I just don’t have the time to make a “hand-made” scrapbook. That’s where online photobook making sites come into play.
Recently, I’ve found a few great deals to let me make [...]
Some Good Deals/Coupons
Here are some great deals and coupons that I wanted to share with you:
$3 your next purchase of any Huggies Diapers – thanks to Freebies for Mom
$10 off a purchase of $50 or more at Dicks Sporting Goods
Also, I’ve been writing about my attempt to reduce my grocery bill significantly, and I will soon be [...]
Hair Accessory Giveaway – CLOSED
When you have longer hair, you’re always looking for ways to pull it up or pull it back – especially when warm weather arrives. I’ve got my boring ponytail holders and my basic, neutral-colored butterfly clips — neither of which scream style or fashion. But now, thanks to Flexi8, I’ve got several fashionable hair accessories [...]
17Mar2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 57 comments | Continued
Tips to make your home more appealing to a buyer
It’s one thing to decorate your home to suit your style and tastes — complete with all the accessories, photos and colors you love. But what about when it’s time to sell?
Diane Brooks, an Indianapolis real estate agent who writes the blog Realty Insights, was kind enough to provide The Design File with the following [...]
Get Some Rest — It’s a National Napping Day Giveaway! – CLOSED
There is nothing more indulgent than a good afternoon nap. Though I seldom get to indulge these days, I love to nap and I was the Queen of Naps during all three of my pregnancies.
But according to studies, napping is more than an indulgence. It can bolster health and creativity. In fact, history has produced a [...]
