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Holiday Gift Picks

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 [...]

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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 [...]

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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 received [...]

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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).
My [...]

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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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Holiday Gift Picks: Clipo Creativity Table

November 18, 2008

My son loves building things, but as a toddler, his options for toys are limited. The big blocks are a little boring for him now, while little Legos are definitely too small for him. The Clipo Creativity Table by Playskool is a great solution for those in that in-between age!
The Clipo Creativity Table includes 25 [...]

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Holiday Picks: My Little Pony Sweet Sundae Amusement Park

November 4, 2008

When I was a little girl, I loved My Little Ponies. From their girl-friendly colors to their brushable manes, everything about them appealed to me. As a mom to a little girl, it’s always exciting for me to see the same type of toys appeal to her.
Her new My Little Pony Sweet Sundae Amusement Park [...]

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Holiday Gift Picks: Aquadoodle and Bath Blizzard

October 18, 2008

It’s hard to believe, but it’s already time to start thinking of holiday gift season! This is the first of a series of great toys and products that we love for the holidays!
As the mom of a 4 year old girl and a 2 year old boy, I understand the need for my kids to [...]

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The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

April 22, 2008

Mother’s Day is less than 3 weeks away, and if you are wondering what to buy, or more importantly, what to ask for, you HAVE to check out our new Mother’s Day gift guide!
This year, we are beyond excited to have joined forces with Pinks & Blues and Classy Mommy to create the ultimate 2008 [...]

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Holiday Gift Picks from Chris!

December 8, 2007

Here is my list of picks for this holiday season!
For Babies:
TykeLight- The TykeLight has been one of the most useful child-oriented items I’ve tried. I just love it! While it is definitely perfect for the toddler set, I think it would be perfect for a new mom and dad to check on their wee one. It definitely illuminates enough to [...]

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Holiday Gift Picks from Jodi

November 17, 2007

This holiday season, Chris and I would like to share some of our favorite products and reviews. This list includes my holiday gift picks for babies, toddlers/preschoolers, and of course, moms!
For Babies:
Secure2Me – Secure2Me blankets are the perfect baby gift! They are luxurious, soft, completely functional, and will be well appreciated. All of the designs available [...]

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