Archive for Kristie
Kristie, cardiothoracic nurse turned entrepreneur and a mom of four, has had several successful business ventures. This is one of many internet projects she dabbles in. She is a self taught web designer. Her projects include this blog, Avannabel Baby, Ritzy Tots, and several blogs.
Sound advice for parents this holiday season
Did you know that listening to music through earphones at a high volume can cause permanent hearing damage? I hadn’t given it much thought until I bought my oldest daughter an iPod Touch which she’s plugged into a couple of hours a day. I did a little research on how her earphone use could be [...]
22Dec2008 | Kristie | 0 comments | Continued
My Dooney & Bourke woes
Oh woe is me.
I’ve become a purse obsessed mom in need of a 12 step program.
22Dec2008 | Kristie | 1 comment | Continued
My Top 10 Wii games
My sister has finally gotten her hands on a Wii for her family and has asked me for suggestions on which Wii games she should buy. I’ve been fortunate enough to be chosen as a Nintendo Ambassador (which is just as cool as it sounds) so I consider myself an expert on Wii games. At [...]
22Dec2008 | Kristie | 0 comments | Continued
Bargain hunting with a $25 TJ Maxx gift card GIVEAWAY
There’s only a few shopping days left before Christmas and I’ve been looking for pajamas for my eight year old daughter without much luck. She’s a monkey fanatic and even though monkeys are very popular right now I’ve been unable to find monkey pajamas in her size.
I should have checked out Marshalls first before I [...]
Klutz Paper Fashions rock!
Need a last minute Christmas gift for a tween girl? I’ve got the perfect gift for any girl who is crafty. I have not been asked to write this or given any product in conjunction with writing this post although I wouldn’t turn down any free product from Klutz. I’m a big fan of Klutz [...]
20Dec2008 | Kristie | 2 comments | Continued
The Lipstick to Crayons sisters are breaking laws of style GIVEAWAY
Socking while sandaling? Outdated ear piercing? Indecent exposure of chest hair? Ironic T-shirt abuse? We all know of someone who commits these crimes and now there is a website where you can cite your friends for bad fashion choices (www.lawsofstyle.com) as well as win a trip to NY for Fashion Week in February (what deserving mom wouldn’t want that?).
18Dec2008 | Kristie | 273 comments | Continued
2008 Christmas Tour of Homes
BooMama is hosting a 2008 Christmas Tour of Homes which is basically a bunch of blogs posting photos of their holiday decorations. I spent and hour this morning checking out the blogs and there are some really great decorations and some recipes.
15Dec2008 | Kristie | 7 comments | Continued
I’m a SmartShopper GIVEAWAY
I have been sent the coolest gadget to review, the SmartShopper Electronic Grocery List Organizer. The older I get and the more kids I added to my brood the more I’ve had to depend on lists. My problem is that my lists are not organized but mostly chicken scratch on several pieces of paper. No [...]
13Dec2008 | Kristie | 284 comments | Continued-
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