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2009 Christmas Gift Guide

Playskool’s More Than Play

December 15, 2009

From the time Brooklin was able to grasp a toy I’ve been constantly on the search for toys that go along with her cognitive development.  Playskool’s More Than Play website offers parents like myself some relief from the relentlessly task of shopping around. Very helpful for the right toys! If you check out the [...]

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Travel Easy With Audiovox

December 12, 2009

Giveaway will end Dec 20th
In the next week our family is going to be traveling a total of about 2,300 miles. Luckily our long road trip is going to be made much easier with our new Audiovox 8″ Portable DVD System. We have honestly been wanting to purchase a portable DVD system for some time [...]

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We Have Our Tutus Packed

December 12, 2009

On Wednesday we leave for Disneyland and Lake Arrowhead, CA. Our great family road trip to end the year. I’ve packed the girls and their Christmas Tutus from Cutie PaTutus. Inside each of their tutus, are black and white colored pom poms and Kaila’s tutu has little Christmas designs on the outside. I think the [...]

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ABC Family 25 Days of Christmas

December 12, 2009

Giveaway will end Dec 17th
Every year I know I can depend on the channel ABC to play all the Christmas movie classics. This weekend, ABC Family is going to be premiering the ABC Family Original Movie “Santa Baby 2: Christmas Maybe” starring Jenny McCarthy and Dean McDermott on Sunday at 8pm EST. I don’t know [...]

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Sears Blue Tool Crew – Great Gift Ideas For Any Man

December 11, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 16th
Want a gift for that do-it-yourself man in your life? I know when it comes to gifts, Del loves his tools from Sears. His passion is cars and Sears carries all types of Craftsman tools.
Right now Sears is doing the “25 Days of Deals” and they have up to 70 percent [...]

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Elf On A Shelf

December 9, 2009

My sister sent Kaila an Elf On A Shelf, and right away I knew it was special. Before bedtime tonight, I decided it was a good time to start this new tradition. I brought out the tiny adorable Elf and the book. Kaila gave him a name “EL.” Sounds almost like the famous fashion magazine. [...]

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Hallmark – Great Gift Ideas For Chritsmas

December 8, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 15th
Hallmark has been a part of my life since I was a child. My mother has been collecting Hallmark ornaments since before I was around. Even Del’s Great Grandmother had a Hallmark picture she gifted to us when Kaila was born. The copyrighted is dated 1968 and on it is written a [...]

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Daisy Rock – Guitars for Girls

December 6, 2009

Giveaway Will End Dec. 12
We recently were sent a star electronic guitar fromDaisy Rock makers of guitars for girls. This adorable purple guitar comes with carrying bag, it’s ready to be hooked up and played. The shorter design allows it to be played by younger children.This is why Kai is so perfect for a Daisy [...]

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Wiltons – Made For Cookies

December 5, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec. 10th

Did you know December 7-13th is Cookie Exchange Week? Wilton makers of all things cookies, baking, creativity with sweets. Right now you can get presentation ideas, party tips and a planning timeline for the ultimate holiday cookie event from Wilton!
Cookie Exchange Info

wilton cookie exchange book
hosting a cookie exchange
cookie exchange party timeline

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Automoblox Mini’s

December 3, 2009

Kaila has always played with cars, partly due to her Father who loves cars. We reviewed a pink one car form Automoblox a little over a year ago and Kaila loves being able to take it apart. The new Mini A9-S/X9-X/M9 3-pack is really great because you can now mix and match the cars. I [...]

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DisneyFamily.com

December 1, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 14th
It seems as if another year has come and gone, and the weeks leading up to Christmas seem to put me in a constant whirlwind. Here in only a matter of weeks our family will be taking a Disney vacation.
DisneyFamily.com recognizes the stress of the busy holiday season and have [...]

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Wordless Wednesday: “Oh Christmas Tree” Dec. 1st

December 1, 2009

Find more Wordless Wednesday fun at 5 Minutes For Mom, HUB, Extraordinary Mothers, Momspective, J. Leigh Designz,

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Beware Of the Doghouse This Christmas

November 29, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec. 10th
Have you ever been given a gift and been surprised by what was inside? Was it unexpected? Have you ever not been able to decide on a gift, and you end up getting something that someone doesn’t like? JCPenney made it easy on all of us women with their brand new website [...]

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Great Gifts for Expecting Moms – Moody Mamas

November 28, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 10th

I always manage to be pregnant during winter, since I got pregnant both times in September. With a growing belly I needed a new wardrobe and fast! Moody Mamas is a favorite of some of the hottest celeb preggies, and I can easily see why.
This Buffalo Plaid Flannel Jersey Dress would be [...]

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Dreams of Disney – Disneyland

November 27, 2009

Kaila is so incredibly excited about our upcoming trip to Disneyland, she fell asleep on the plane ride home looking at this picture of Disneyland at Christmas. It’s now hanging on the wall in her bedroom. Our family can hardly wait for our trip. We will be driving the 18 hours to Southern California from [...]

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Evenflo Triumph Advance

November 25, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 10th

The Evenflo Triumph Advance carseat has been chosen as Consumer Reports #1 because of quality and price. Clearly I can see why with a price tag of $104.99 this carseat is a steal! This carseat has a few features I’ve never seen before. The TensionRight™ knob tightens the hardness form both sides [...]

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Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas

November 24, 2009

Giveaway ends Dec 5th
Kai absolutely adores Fancy Nancy she was even Nancy from the Bonjour Butterfly book for Halloween. Every night Kai picks a different Fancy Nancy book to read. We’ve started to collect them all including the newest books Splendiferous Christmas, and Explorer Extraordinaire! For Kai there’s no better way than celebrating Christmas with [...]

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Great Toys for Girls 2009

November 22, 2009

Want to know a few of the hottest toys for girls of 2009? I’m going to share a few of our favorites! The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll and the Polly Pocket Roller Coaster Playset are by far two of my top favorite choices.
The Little Mommy Walk and Giggle Doll is perfect for big [...]

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Great Gifts from PartyLite

November 21, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 5th
What’s the one gift you can give anyone such as a boss, teacher, or neighbor? One gift that is always a safe bet are candles. PartyLite is one of those companies that offers great gifts for just about anyone on your list. Their Holiday Gift Sets by far are my favorite.

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Great Gifts for Mom and Dad From Red Envelope

November 21, 2009

Giveaway Ends Dec 5th
I find it so incredibly hard to shop for my parents even after all these years. It’s hard to find something that truly fits each of them. My dad is a beer lover so for any beer loving man on your list the Mr.Beer Home Brewery from Red Envelope is one of [...]

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