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Money-saving Tips for Buying a Car
Not surprisingly, more and more people are doing their “homework” before buying a car (new or used), and much of that homework is done online.
For example, the top five most researched vans/minivans on AutoTrader.com are:
1) 2008 Dodge Grand Caravan
2) 2009 Volkswagen Routan
3) 2005 Chevrolet Express Cargo Van
4) 2008 Chrysler Town & Country
5) 2007 Honda Odyssey [...]
Beautiful, modern nursery in an urban condo
Things have been hopping over at The Design File and so I’m a little late with my weekly post. But I’m so excited to share this fantastic, modern nursery with you.
Noelle, an expectant mother in Indianapolis, recently sent me photos of the nursery she created with her husband, Daniel. The couple lives in the downtown [...]
Count Those Kids!
Every child loves a good game of hide and seek. There are the fun butterflies they get in their tummies when they’re waiting to be discovered and the pride they feel when they’re able to count to ten and then yelling, “Ready or not, here I come.”
But children who are hidden from the U.S. Census [...]
Pampers and Liz Lange Diaper Clutch Giveaway – CLOSED
I have to admit that when I first saw the all-new Pampers Cruisers with Dry Max, I thought: “There is NO WAY I am putting this paper thin diaper on my toddler at night — I’ll be changing sheets in the morning for sure!” I figured the thin design would be nice and comfortable for [...]
3Mar2010 | lipsticktocrayons | 63 comments | Continued
Gift of Memories and Quilt Giveaway
To my way of thinking, God blesses us with a memory so that we can relive in our hearts and minds the abundance of precious moments that define our lives. As a Mom, my most precious and sacred memories involve my children:
The moment they were born
Nursing them
Carrying them out of the hospital, dressed adorably for [...]
It is Good to be Loved
My toddler is pretty attached to me. I love it and readily admit that fact. Because of my cool gig as a freelance writer/communications consultant, she rarely has to have a babysitter/daycare provider, so she spends most of her time with me.
She separates just fine when she goes to the YMCA nursery, but she’s been [...]
Why Do Kids Stick Their Tongues Out?
Ever wonder why kids stick their tongues out when they play? Or why your toddler wants you to read the same story over and over and over and over? (I can recite “Where the Wild Things Are” verbatim!) There are actual scientific answers to these questions.
Playskool “More Than Play” campaign answers these questions, and more, [...]
Color modernizes traditional chandeliers
I’ve become just addicted to the House of Turquoise blog, where writer Erin features some of the most beautiful homes and rooms I’ve ever seen.
One of my favorite recent posts highlighted turquoise chandeliers, which got me thinking about how adding color to an otherwise traditional lighting fixture can really make it fun and modern.
Check out [...]
