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Jennifer is one of the Lipstick to Crayons sisters. Mom of two and owner of Avannabel Baby Boutique.

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Top Baby Names for 2008- My Very Unofficial List

In my spare time (HA!), I run a online baby boutique specializing in monogramming. I have come up with a top 10 list top baby names according to my monogramming requests.

17Dec2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
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Introducing a New Interactive Website for Kids- Raggs TV

We are thrilled to share a new interactive website recently launched for kids, Raggs.tv based on the popular kid show. My kids are 3 and 5, a perfect fit for Raggs target audience. We loved the vibrant colors and both kids were engaged by all the different activities. My 5 year old enjoyed designing his [...]

15Dec2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
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Entertaining This Holiday? Tips to Help

This holiday season, many people will choose to entertain at home in an effort to save money, but may not know where to begin! A recent study conducted by BISSELL Homecare, Inc. revealed that the average American woman spends eight hours preparing her home for guests during fall and winter holidays. To reduce the hours [...]

12Dec2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
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This Holiday Season, Give A Gift That Gives Back

This season give a gift of feeling good while also giving back. Nature’s Gate limited edition holiday gift sets will pamper your friends and family while also raising awareness of the global water crisis and Nature’s Gate’s partnership with Water Aid America. Natures Gate has partnered with WaterAid America to support the use of rainwater [...]

9Dec2008 | Jennifer | 1 comment | Continued
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Is the Holiday Season Making You Fat?

As much as I love the holiday season, I dislike the inevitable 5 pounds (okay, let’s be honest…10 pounds) I tend to gain. So I was very interested in reading what renowned nutritionist, Manuel Villacorta, MS, RD advises for keeping those pesky pounds away this holiday season.
Tips for Keeping the Holiday Weight off:
* Start [...]

6Dec2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
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Embrace the Holiday Spirit….. Just Believe

The Magic of Macy’s at Christmas
This holiday season, Macy’s wants everyone – from the most enthusiastic to the most cynical- to Believe in and embrace the holiday spirit of love and charity.
Writing letters to Santa Claus is an age-old tradition for children all over the world. Macy’s is collecting these letters in a special Santa [...]

5Dec2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
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Looking for a Great Stocking Stuffer for Kids? Give the Gift of Light from Sylvania

This new unique night light product gets an enthusiastic thumbs up from this mom of two! If you are looking for a practical stocking stuffer- this is perfect. What can I say? I am such the practical mom. My kids get cool toothbrushes and such in their stockings! In this tough economic time, why [...]

4Dec2008 | Jennifer | Comments Off | Continued
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Bring Meaning Back To Christmas- Make Your Own Gifts

If your Christmas list is starting to look like a telephone book, it’s time to consider making your own gifts. Here are several easy-to-make crafts that make wonderful home-made Christmas gifts.

23Nov2008 | Jennifer | 3 comments | Continued