Fun Stuff
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
Win a KRUPS Espresso Machine
Did you know that November 23rd is National Espresso Day? In light of this lesser known food holiday, KRUPS is hosting a Facebook and Twitter giveaway for a KRUPS XP5220 Precise Tamp Espresso Machine for their fans.
Celebrate your love for coffee by entering to win this new coffee machine. The contest [...]
21Nov2011 | lipsticktocrayons | Comments Off | Continued
Diplaying Quilts as Artwork, Creating Heirlooms
I’ve shared with you that one of my prized possessions is a quilt made by Campus Quilts from the baby clothes of my three children. And now, Campus Quilts is in the process of creating another quilt for me that will honor my late father’s memory. I wrote about that here and I will enthusiastically [...]
19Sep2011 | lipsticktocrayons | 1 comment | ContinuedParenthood 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
Great Idea for Mother’s Day – Scentsy Wickless Candles.
I have a new item in my home that I love, love, love. It’s a Scentsy wickless candle.
Scentsy wickless candles are a safe way to bring great fragrance and stylish decor into your home. They are flameless candles that are heated in a decorative warmer where wax is slowly melted by a small, low-watt bulb.
You [...]
HP Provides a New, Easy Way to Transform a Child’s Room or Play Area
As parents of any young children can attest, a child who weighs a mere 32 pounds can possess toys that easily over-run a room measuring 10×13 feet.
Case in point — my 3-year-old has a an enormous Dora the Explorer playhouse measuring approximately 4 feet by 4 feet by 4 feet and she loves it. We [...]
60 Percent Off Amazing Gifts at Snapfish
Hurry on over to Snapfish because until 11:59 p.m. PST tomorrow (11/26) you can enjoy up to 60% off these amazing gifts: Snowflake ornaments, all collage posters, address labels, magnets, single picture mousepads, collegiate blankets, military blankets, single photo blankets, photo skins
Use the Promo Code during checkout: THANKS1126 until 11:59PM PST on 11/26.
AboutOne Family Management Subscription Giveaway (5 Winners) – CLOSED
I am an organization maniac. Being organized is part of my personality. But I’ve never found a method or tool or system for keeping track of EVERYTHING important in my life – school records, medical forms, physicals, immunizations, volunteer hours, mortgage information, my address book and memories/milestones.
Until now – until I found AboutOne.com, a family [...]






