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My New Favorite Curling Iron

September 2, 2010

Although I used a curling iron on my teenage stick-straight hair (oh, how I wish for that hair now), I stopped using one sometime in high school. During my Suave party back in January, my stylist used one to give my hair some body and I really liked how it looked. So, I’ve been looking [...]

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Spanx Assets at BlogHer

September 2, 2010

Surely you’ve heard of Spanx before, right? As a mom who definitely doesn’t have the ab muscles I used to have, Spanx are a dream. Seriously, these things are beloved by women everywhere. Just one problem….. they aren’t cheap. Enter Spanx Assets. This line, originally only available in Target, offers the same great benefits as [...]

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Swash and Go From Tide

September 1, 2010

I hate ironing. I mean, I REALLY hate ironing. I’ll do it, but honestly, I’d prefer just wear something else, or toss the whole outfit back in the dryer for a bit. I learned about Tide Swash back at BlogHer – it was being demonstrated at the Getting Gorgeous party, and I was so impressed [...]

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Hanes – My Favorites for the Whole Family

August 29, 2010

It’s rare that there’s a brand that works for our whole family. But Hanes is absolutely one of those brands, because they make comfortable, well-made products that we just want to buy over and over again. This year, at BlogHer in NYC, I was invited by my friend Colleen to attend the Hanes Blogger Event [...]

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Classical Rock Symphonies for Today’s Generations

August 25, 2010

I’m a total sucker for rock operas and symphonies, being both a fan of classical music and rock music. So I can’t stop playing David Garrett’s new CD – Rock Symphonies, where the classically trained violinist reinvents hits such as Smells Like Teen Spirit and Walk This Way. The CD is all-instrumental compositions with just [...]

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Double Box Tops for Education at Target

August 24, 2010

Now that my daughter is entering kindergarten at our local public school, I am very interested in the Box Tops For Education program. I know that schools everywhere are hurting for funding, and every little bit can absolutely help. From now until August 28, visit your local Target and receive double Bonus Box Tops instantly [...]

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Clorox’s Power a Bright Future Grant Program

August 24, 2010

Imagine a world without school sports, music or arts programs. Recently, nationwide budget cuts threaten to make this a reality. The Clorox Company understands that these programs can be critical to a child’s educational experience, building both academic and social skills. As part of the brand’s long-term commitment to schools and keeping childrens’ futures happy, [...]

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Balloon Time Put a Face on Fun!

August 23, 2010

As most of you know, Balloon Time was my sponsor to BlogHer 2010, and I’m so thrilled to help them promote this fabulous contest. This year’s Put a Face on Fun contest starts Monday, August 23, and the winner will not only be on the Balloon Time box, but their family will receive a Disney [...]

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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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Denise Austin and Oscar Mayer Turkey Bacon Giveaway

August 20, 2010

Right before BlogHer, I had the chance to talk with fitness expert Denise Austin, who singlehandledly kept me in shape throughout college with her awesome video tapes. Denise gave me some fabulous tips on how moms can keep themselves healthy and in shape while still running their households. First, she recommended making sure your family [...]

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Ming Wang Knits and BlogHer

August 19, 2010

As I’ve mentioned a few times, I was so lucky to be sponsored to Blogher by Balloon Time. I heard about my sponsorship just as I was about to board to plane in Honolulu – and the day after I learned that I’d be receiving a gorgeous outfit from Ming Wang Knits! Ming Wang Knits, [...]

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Snacking on Lance Sandwich Crackers

August 18, 2010

We’ve been traveling a lot this summer. A few weeks ago, after driving home from Vermont, we came home with our two kids to a house with no food. So, the box we’d received while we were gone – a box filled with loads of Lance Sandwich Crackers – was a welcome site for my [...]

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