Archive for November, 2011
The Christmas Lesson –
on November 30, 2011 at 11:52 pm / in Family, Sharon

The Christmas Lesson –

The Christmas TIME “FLYER” December 15, 2010 by Sharon (Edit) Filed under Grandparenting, Sharon 3 Comments Barry and I have decorated our home for the holidays.  We’ve hung the stockings with care.  We’ve kissed little cheeks under the mistletoe.  We’ve decked the halls with boughs of holly.  And we’ve placed Flo’s little Christmas Tree, with the tinkling lights and little [...]

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KNOW-VEMBER: Fun November Facts – “November’s Trees – Walnut, Chestnut, Ash”
on November 30, 2011 at 11:46 pm / in KNOW-VEMBER, Sharon

KNOW-VEMBER: Fun November Facts – “November’s Trees – Walnut, Chestnut, Ash”

During the month of November, I will be sharing KNOW-VEMBER: FUN NOVEMBER FACTS from all around the world. Take a few moments from each November day and share the KNOW-VEMBER fun, knowledge, discovery and smiles with your kids and grandkids. ************************************************************************* Day 334 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids:  Fun, Easy & Do-able Daily Activities for Kids! There is [...]

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Fabulous Find: The Best Red Dress for the Holiday 2
on November 30, 2011 at 9:01 pm / in Mom Fashion Report

Fabulous Find: The Best Red Dress for the Holiday

I’m going to be going in ALL RED this Holiday… and I found the PERFECT RED DRESS! Obsessing over this from ASOS… I love the flare and I love love love the fit. Fabulous find!

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Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry Swap and $100 TARGET GIVEAWAY! 15
on November 30, 2011 at 1:52 pm / in Kid Fashion Report

Tom’s of Maine Silly Strawberry Swap and $100 TARGET GIVEAWAY!

I have to admit, I was a little nervous about this challenge with Tom’s of Maine.  My sons are so picky about food and drinks, I thought for sure they’d be as picky about their toothpaste.  I’ve been one of those toothpaste moms where I use different brands all the time because I let the boys pick out their own [...]

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Sanding walls: an unexpectedly fun date night activity 4
on November 30, 2011 at 1:51 pm / in Brian & Jane: DIYers, Jane

Sanding walls: an unexpectedly fun date night activity

Last night, Brian and I had a two-hour date at the new house. Sure, we were sanding walls while dressed in our working-on-the-house clothes, and wearing safety glasses and dust masks (not exactly typical “date night” apparel)… …but we actually had a great time. With Christmas music playing in the background, we were spending time together, working toward making our [...]

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TJMaxx Deal of the Day: Sequin Clutch
on November 29, 2011 at 8:11 pm / in Mom Fashion Report

TJMaxx Deal of the Day: Sequin Clutch

I’m obsessed with this GLITZ & GLAM trend that is going around… obsessed. with. it. I want to show you how you can “wear” it without wearing it… and how I scored a really (really) great deal today at TJMaxx! $29.99!

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What did the BOYS think of the Chevy Tahoe? 1
on November 29, 2011 at 7:05 pm / in Audrey

What did the BOYS think of the Chevy Tahoe?

It’s funny… I asked the boys what they loved about the Chevy Tahoe. Ironically enough, they hit on 3 things that me and Matt never thought to mention! How funny is that? Ben loves the video that shows when you’re in reverse so you can tell if you are close to anything. Alex loves the “window roof” (as does HENRY!). [...]

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Click it To Gift it: eGift Cards That Make Great Last-Minute Gifts and Give You Something In Return 1
on November 29, 2011 at 6:45 pm / in Jane

Click it To Gift it: eGift Cards That Make Great Last-Minute Gifts and Give You Something In Return

It’s kind of a joke amongst my family members that the gift I’m most likely to give is an IOU. I’m one of those people who is awesome about giving surprise, out-of-the-blue gifts – but not so awesome about planning ahead when it comes to gift-giving for birthdays, showers, weddings or the holidays. My last-minute go-to gift is usually a [...]

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KNOW-VEMBER: Fun November Facts – “11/29/1832 – Louisa May Alcott’s Birthday”
on November 29, 2011 at 6:23 pm / in KNOW-VEMBER, Sharon

KNOW-VEMBER: Fun November Facts – “11/29/1832 – Louisa May Alcott’s Birthday”

During the month of November, I will be sharing KNOW-VEMBER: FUN NOVEMBER FACTS from all around the world. Take a few moments from each November day and share the KNOW-VEMBER fun, knowledge, discovery and smiles with your kids and grandkids. ************************************************************************* Day 333 of 365 Days of Literacy for Kids:  Fun, Easy & Do-able Daily Activities for Kids! On November [...]

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‘Mom-Trepreneurs’ Turn the Mundane Details of Motherhood Into Lucrative Businesses – ABC News 2
on November 29, 2011 at 1:24 pm / in Audrey

‘Mom-Trepreneurs’ Turn the Mundane Details of Motherhood Into Lucrative Businesses – ABC News

Honored to be mentioned in this ABC Nightline segment!  We didn’t know Mom Generations was going to get a shout-out! ‘Mom-Trepreneurs’ Turn the Mundane Details of Motherhood Into Lucrative Businesses – ABC News. What a wonderful story by Lara Spencer and saw a great round-up of mom bloggers mentioned! Way to go Tonia and Soleil!      

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