Every time one of my daughter’s godmothers comes over, she pulls together Madeline’s hair and says “almost.” She’s been anxiously waiting for Madeline’s hair to be long enough to be able to put in barrettes, headbands and the like. Me too! When Madeline wakes up in the morning, her hair is sticking up all over the [...]
I’m a salty girl at heart, and although I don’t indulge too often, I’m always on the lookout for something new in the way of salty snacks, but even better if it’s a wee bit healthier than the norm. Takes off the guilt edge, if you will. Kettle Brand Chips recently introduced a line of [...]
When Cate asked me if I wanted a go at reviewing Vosges chocolate, I couldn’t respond fast enough. I have been drooling over Vosges for what feels like eons. Ever since I learned about their bacon bar … sigh. Vosges Haut-Chocolat’s organic line is gluten-free and vegan-friendly. It’s also certified organic by the Oregon tilth. [...]
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Stressed out? Maybe it’s time for a spa day. But before you buck at the expense, don’t. You don’t need to work for Google to find low cost ways to unwind after a long day of work. The March 2009 issue of ShopSmart has all sorts of ideas on how to save money [...]
There are some days that my office is a complete disaster area, and there are some days where I can actually see my desk after a massive cleaning and filing frenzy. When I have a few minutes, I always take the time to clean my monitor and keyboard … after all, without them, I can’t [...]
For the most part, I try to be really careful with my receipts and hang on to them for quite awhile, just in case a purchase needs to be returned or exchanged. Some stores are great with handling returns (yay Costco!), other stores are a little more strict with their policy.
After some recent holiday craft [...]
My nearly-one-year-old daughter has a real weak spot for blankets. Soft ones. Of all kinds. When she takes a nap or goes down for the night, she grabs a blanket and snuggles it up against her cheek, holding it in one hand, while sucking fingers three and four on her other hand. And her monkey [...]
While thumbing through a magazine recently, I came across an advertisement for a new product from Lay’s … Cracker Crisps. Because I’m a big fan of salty snacks like Lay’s potato chips, and these are baked crackers that would (hopefully) be a little healthier but curb the urge for more guilt-ridden choices, I made a [...]
Looking for an inexpensive phone for that special teen in your life? Virgin Mobile USA just released a new phone that is not only cute, but also gives to a very important cause: breast cancer. The LG Pink Flare limited edition is just $29.99 and available at Best Buy. Better than the price though is [...]
Although I like champagne, I usually opt for sparkling wine when it comes to holidays. With an array of proseccos, sparkling whites and more out there with wallet-friendly price tags, I like finding a good sparkler that won’t break the bank. New Year’s was no exception. With a bottle of Voga Sparkling Pinot Grigio (under [...]
