Archive for November, 2010

No deal on this mommy

11.30.10

Recently I was chatting with Justice Fergie and we ended up discussing my somewhat strained relationship with princess.  For the past 2 years or so I’ve felt that princess and I are destined to be arched rivals in this home.  She opposes everything I say and do, and generally seems ...

Posted in advice, child development, Daughters, growing up, Raising Girls | 3 Comments »

2010 Holiday Gift Guide & Giveaway Event!

11.29.10

Now that we've eaten our turkey and hit the Black Friday sales, there's no denying that the holiday season is in full swing!  As you cross off the names on your shopping list, here are a few unique gift ideas for you to consider sharing with the folks on the ...

Posted in Christmas, giveaways, holidays, sponsored post | 46 Comments »

Thankful

11.28.10

I had such a nice Thanksgiving week/weekend.  I stayed home the day before the holiday to prepare and that was a smart move.  I was able to grocery shop (at the new Wegmans!) and get a jump on cooking that saved my sanity.  I even had an evening to myself ...

Posted in Blessings, happy mommy, holidays, Thankful Thursday, weekend wrap-up, working mom | 2 Comments »

TANGLED – In Theaters Today!

11.24.10

If you're looking for a fun movie for the whole family to enjoy this Thanksgiving weekend, TANGLED fits the bill.  We took our crew on Saturday and the movie was a hit!  TANGLED is Walt Disney Pictures' take on the classic fairytale, Rapunzel. Here is the movie's synopsis: When the kingdom’s most ...

Posted in enchanted fairy dust, movies, Raising Girls, sponsored post | 1 Comment »

Stop the Presses.

11.23.10



Posted in celebrity moment, in the news, pregnancy, Real Housewives, Reality TV | 3 Comments »

Spruce Up Your Holiday Mailing with PictureItPostage

11.23.10

It's that time of year...In a few short weeks we'll be receiving adorable holiday photos from our family and friends and end-of-year greetings from companies that we do business with.  In fact, you're probably planning on sending  a holiday card or two of your own; if you're looking for a ...

Posted in holidays, sponsored post, Uncategorized | No Comments »

The sweet smell of babies

11.18.10

At Blogalicious this year, I missed out on an opportunity to grab some Johnson’s products before they were all gone, so the kind folks at over there sent me a bottle to sample.  I requested to try their Baby Oil Body Wash and I must admit I love it.  Here’s ...

Posted in beauty, marketing to moms, product reviews | 3 Comments »

My Total Mom Makeover

11.16.10

Last week Justice Ny and I attended the Bounce Mom's Night Out event in D.C. hosted by the lovely Jennifer James and MBC.  The event was geared to moms wanting to simplify and de-stress their lives (me! me!).   The food was amazing, as was the company, and the massages, ...

Posted in #GIT, advice, awesome social media outreach, balancing acts, bloggy events, Book Reviews, Introspection, reflection, Self-Helping Myself, women, working mom | 2 Comments »

Fishing for Nothing

11.15.10

[caption id="attachment_1666" align="aligncenter" width="352" caption=""Look, I caught nothing!""][/caption] If you haven't tried fishing with your kids, give it a shot.  It's such a great way to enjoy the outdoors, discover nature, and learn about the sport.    I've been taking the kids fishing for the last three years or so and honestly, the ...

Posted in family outings | 3 Comments »

The Kind of Publicity Google Doesn’t Need

11.11.10

{Shout out to Heaven for putting me on to this mess.} Now this is funny: You're welcome.

Posted in Real Housewives | 5 Comments »