TOY STORIES: The Game of TIC-TAC-TOE on Day 202 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids
July 21, 2011 by Sharon
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Each TOY or GAME has a STORY to share with kids. Today, it’s the Game of TIC-TAC-TOE-s turn to tell its story (with a little help from Grandma Sharon)… WHAT is the Game of Tic-Tac-Toe: Tic-Tac-Toe is a game of strategy played by 2 players identified as marks X and O. The “game board” is [...]
Charlie Banana Three-Day Giveaway on zulily!!!
July 21, 2011 by admin
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Charlie Banana is a favorite of zulily. From the fun colors of their reusable diapers to the ease of the disposable inserts, Charlie Banana has you (and the rear-ends of your little ones) covered. MORE…
MAGNIFICENT BABY AND A-LIST MOM ELINA FURMAN’S FALL 2011 COLLECTION HITS STORE SHELVES
July 21, 2011 by admin
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I’m so, so, so proud of my friend, Elina! Magnificent Baby is proud to announce that its Fall 2011 collection, designed in collaboration with AListMom.com’s Elina Furman, is hitting store shelves across the country the week of July 25, 2011! The boy’s and girl’s magnetic-fastening layette collection was named a finalist in the NYIGF Winter [...]
Rayovac Six Flags Sweepstakes
Believe it or not, I’ve never been to Six Flags. My husband has been so anxious to head to one since we literally live only about an hour and 50 minutes from the one in Springfield, MA… So… if you’re anything like us, and you’ve been dying to get to Six Flags, you will love [...]
Beauty Alert: Aveda Lip Glaze
July 21, 2011 by admin
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About a month ago I hosted an event for Aveda at their store location in Burlington, MA. It was all about the HAIR. But while we were all there, we were able to try out some of the Aveda makeup, too. One of the lady’s that worked there said to me, “You got to try [...]
Let him be KING
At home, William is KING. He’s the oldest. He’s the tallest. He’s the MAN at home. So it’s funny to see him among older boys looking the smallest. It’s such a different perspective. He swims with boys who are 7, 8 and 9 years old… so to me, those boys look light years older than [...]
TOY STORIES: SILLY PUTTY on Day 201 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids
July 20, 2011 by Sharon
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Each TOY or GAME has a STORY to share with kids. Today, it’s SILLY PUTTY’s turn to tell its story (with a little help from Grandma Sharon)… WHAT is Silly Putty: Silly Putty is a goo-type substance that can be molded, bounced, stretched, snapped and once could even copy newspaper print. (Printing inks and processes [...]
Foils, Dye and Happiness
July 20, 2011 by Audrey
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There’s many things in my life that bring me joy… my family, my friends, a (hot) steamy romance book, cup of coffee, warm shower after a long day, perfect slice of pizza, manicure… and yes, a visit to my hairdresser Leah at La La Luxe Salon (who also happens to be a really good friend [...]
My Mom in 1958
July 20, 2011 by admin
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Sometimes when we contemplate the age old question of why we are what we are… maybe we should just look at old 8 mm movies. My Mom is the one in the blue swimsuit with the white trim. Isn’t she just lovely beyond belief? She still is. Her cousin Claire, now deceased, is the one [...]
It’s a Balancing Act…
Oh, man. I’m so glad I’m not alone. I posted this on Facebook today… I’ve always been someone who has believed in balance. I’ve tried my hardest throughout my life to balance many things… school and friends; wedding and work; pregnancy and work; family and friends… but, right now… for the first time in my [...]
