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Planning an Affordable But Adorable Princess Birthday Tea Party

I have a friend from my “former life” as a reporter named Lesley and she was and still is a very talented writer. But she’s also a super talented “do-it-yourself’” interior decorator and I just found out that she’s a super crafty, creative birthday party planner.
I’ve been mulling over the idea of paying one of [...]

4Oct2012 | lipsticktocrayons | 2 comments | Continued
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Free Chocolate Event for Moms at the Lodge of Des Peres

Dr. Diane Sanford, Ph.D. , is hosting a free event at the Lodge of Des Peres that involves eating chocolate and talking about the strategies to cope with the mental, emotional and physical challenges of motherhood. I personally owe Diane an enormous debt of gratitude because  I heard her speak when I was four months pregnant [...]

9Feb2012 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Indianapolis Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast is Five Stars

The Nestle Inn Bed and Breakfast near downtown Indianapolis is one of the most charming, comfortable, character-infused, locationally-gifted B&B’s I have ever visited.
I recently had the pleasure of spending two nights at this urban B&B when my teenage daughter and I were in Indianapolis for a swim meet.  Here are some of the things we [...]

5Feb2012 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
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The HELP Released Tday on Blu-ray, DVD

Here’s a movie you need to add to your Christmas list: The Help, available today (Dec. 6) just in time  for the holidays on Blu-ray™  Combo Pack, DVD, Digital Download and On-Demand, December 6, 2011.
My two teens, my husband and I watched this movie together last week and it was worth our time. Based on [...]

6Dec2011 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Parenthood Premiers Tonight!

I love the show “Parenthood” and the season premiere is tonight (Tuesday, Sept. 13, 10/9 Central). Here’s a sneak peak:

12Sep2011 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
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Get In Shape for the Army Wives Season Five Kickoff with a Boot Camp Prize Pack! – CLOSED

About Army Wives
Army Wives returns for a fifth season with 13 all-new episodes, premiering Sunday, March 6 at 9 pm et/pt. The show follows the struggles, dreams and friendships of a diverse group of women — and one man — living with their spouses and families on an active Army post. The series films [...]

9Mar2011 | lipsticktocrayons | 47 comments | Continued
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Bambi Released on Blu-ray & DVD

On March 1, Walt Disney Studio released Bambi on Blu-ray and DVD! My 3-year-old had never seen this Disney classic, and being an enormous “princess fan,” I wasn’t sure she’d be interested. But she was delighted with this classic and is young enough that she didn’t seem to focus on the death of Bambi’s mother [...]

8Mar2011 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | Continued
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Sorcerer’s Apprentice on Blu-ray and DVD

Disney’s latest action adventure movie, the Sorcerer’s Apprentice, hit store shelves Nov. 30 on Blu-ray and DVD. I sat down to watch the movie with my 12-year-old son and I would reccommend it as a gift purchase for any elementary or middle school-aged child (especially a boy). It’s a decent movie for the whole family [...]

7Dec2010 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued