Now that all your presents are unwrapped, give yourself a big present: get organized in 2009! Keep Track of Your To-Do List:I’m a busy mama, and I keep track of all my appointments, playdates, volunteer commitments and work projects using the 2009 BusyBodyBook Personal & Family Organizer. As a type-A person who actually enjoys organizing things, I’ve tried […]
Last-Minute Gift Ideas: Yummy Cookies
Still looking for Christmas gifts? It’s not too late to send delicious homemade cookies to out-of-town friends and family from David’s Cookies. (Read full review here.) Get 5% off + FREE SHIPPING at David’s Cookies on all holiday orders over $79 with coupon code XMS579A – valid until January 1, 2009. Love to cook? Make your own […]
What He Really Wants: Win a $100 Home Depot Gift Certificate
Shopping for dad can be difficult. Many men view gifts of clothing much the way women view receiving small kitchen appliances and cleaning supplies as presents– way too utilitarian. Practical gifts are useful, but they are not exciting. But who wants to waste money on frivolous things in this economy? Seriously….how many office toys and other useless […]
Deck the Halls with Method Holiday Fragrances
Method wants to help you “spruce” up your home for the Holidays. I tried out their potpourri ornament, soy candles, and hand wash in seasonal scents and I can’t wait to share them with our guests for Christmas! These winter holiday fragrances smell divine–the scent of berries, pine needles, and spiced pear will waft through […]
Surround Your Baby with Beauty and Art
As an art lover, I’ve already started taking my children along to exhibits and I want to surround them with works that will stimulate their minds and deepen their appreciation of beauty. For our children’s rooms, we add in accent pieces on our own, like valances and stencils, and hang a professional work of art […]
Baby’s First Christmas Tree
It is unbelievable how fast babies can crawl. Sometimes I feel like I spend my whole day chasing after my crawling son. Since my son manages to get into everything, I’ve come to appreciate all the babyproofing products out there. It is so much easier to keep baby safe when you can buy gates for your stairs, safety plugs […]
Happy Thanksgiving!
We are so thankful that you have joined us throughout this year for our chic picks, hip contests and fabulous deals! Enjoy your family and have a bountiful and happy Thanksgiving tomorrow. If you are looking for some fun fall crafts to occupy the kiddos, we recommend: Construction Paper Hand Turkey with a Twist from […]
Our Green House Coupon Code 10% OFF (Deal of the Day)
Our Green House has some of our favorite eco-friendly products for the whole family. In our Hottest Toys for the Holidays Guide we featured the twirling dragon, a unique wooden pull toy ($28.50), and the Alphabet Puzzle with animals embracing the earth ($44). My teething son loves the wood and organic cotton teether and rattle […]
Kids in the Kitchen: Learning Tower Discount Code and Contest
The kitchen is the heart of the home. In most households, family life centers around the kitchen. It’s where we cook, eat, play and work. And kids like to be where the action is. (Need proof? I’m typing this blog post at my kitchen table while my son plays on the floor next to me with a […]
Affordable Nursery Art
While Candace and I might drool over expensive nursery decor like the $15,000 beds from Kidtropolis, we don’t think you need to have a lot of money to create an imaginative, attractive nursery. You can read some of Candace’s tips on how to create a fabulous and inexpensive nursery at Momformation. She shows how to transform a room using just […]