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Holiday Gift Picks

Holiday and Hostess Gifts From Hotel Chocolat

August 20, 2010

Purchasing holiday and/or hostess gifts can be challenging for me. I never want to buy decorative items for the house, because everyone has their own decorating style, and I never want to buy something that isn’t necessary. So, luxurious chocolate gifts, to me, are the perfect gift when I want to give something nice and [...]

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Learn a New Language…Or Gift One..

June 11, 2010

Father’s day is coming up, and let’s face it, dads can sure be hard to buy for. Maybe the dad in your life would appreciate the gift of a brand new language? If so, consider purchasing the TOTALe system by Rosetta Stone – the best way to learn a new language the right way. The [...]

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Mother’s Day Gift Idea: Adobe Photoshop Elements

May 6, 2010

While I know many moms who would love a brand new SLR, multi-lens camera for Mother’s Day, it’s not always in the budget. But there is a way to make your current pictures look even better – Adobe’s Phototshop Elements. With more features and control than iPhoto without being as intimidating as the regular Photoshop [...]

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Snaptotes Personalized Mom Bag Product Review

May 3, 2010

As I mentioned last week, I was contacted by Snaptotes a few weeks ago to do a review of their personalized custom bags. After ordering my bag (a super-easy process), I actually received my bag in just a few short days – much less than I expected. I chose the regular-sized beach bag because I [...]

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Snaptotes: Building My Bag

April 26, 2010

When I get a good photo of my kids, I want to show it off! I take loads of pictures of them, but it’s nearly impossible to get one where they are both smiling, wide-eyed, and looking at the camera. Once I have the money shot, I like to put it on my screensaver, my [...]

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Beautiful, Personalized Mother’s Day Bouquets

April 20, 2010

Are you struggling to find the perfect mother’s day gift for the mom in your life, including grandma? Customized, personalized vases with beautiful bouquets from YouFloral are a great option – because they not only include gorgeous flowers, they also come in a pretty vase, personalized with your own photos. I received my own bouquet [...]

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Sweets (and a Discount) for your Valentine from Fresh Beginnings

February 2, 2010

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, I was offered a wonderful (and sweet) opportunity to review two lovely tins from Fresh Beginnings. Fresh Beginnings offers a wide variety of products that make perfect gifts for Valentine’s Day or any other holiday. What grandma or grandpa wouldn’t want a picture of their sweetie pie on a [...]

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Secret Santa: TJ Maxx Style!

December 21, 2009

This holiday season, I was invited by TJ Maxx and Marshalls to participate in a 100 blog Secret Santa project. I was given a $25 gift card to purchase a gift for another blogger, and $25 for myself (which I used on holiday gifts). I’m lucky to have both a TJ Maxx and Marshalls within [...]

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Snap! Now What?

October 27, 2009

Like most moms and dads out there, I have tons of pictures of my children. They sit quietly on my hard drive until the screen saver pops up with a lovely slideshow, the grandparents ask for more picture emails, or we remember to back up the computer. Doing ‘something’ with my photos usually becomes an [...]

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Holiday Gift Picks: Lands End Items & Giveaway

December 12, 2008

Every holiday season, there are a few people that I always have a hard time buying for. Here are a few great suggestions from Lands End, including a holiday giveaway! First, for just about any female in your life, from mom to sibling, I love the Woman’s Long Sleeved Cashmere Tee Sweater. The one I [...]

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Holiday Gift Pick: Playskool Tonka Lil Gas Pump

December 2, 2008

Looking for a great gift for a toddler boy? The Playskool Tonka Lil Gas Pump is a colorful, fun toy for any little boy or girl. Truck and car loving children can pretend to refill their vehicle, pay with the included plastic Tonka credit card, and hang their tools (not included with the gas pump). [...]

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Holiday Gift Pick: Helmet Heroes Police Officer

November 25, 2008

Choosing gifts for my son can be challenging. He loves trains, blocks, and just about anything that makes a lot of noise, but there really seem to be less little boy toys to choose from in comparison to the selection for my daughter. We recently tried out a Playskool Helmet Heroes Police Officer toy which [...]

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