For the past week, I've been donning a pair of clogs. Now, if you know me, you know that clogs aren't usually my thing... or so I thought. I'm a heels girl, often with a pointy toe. But when Dansko, a local company, contacted me about doing a shoe review and a giveaway, my eyes got really big and I saw sparkles and glitter and all sorts of fireworks. Shoes! They arrived a few days later at my doorstep. Instantly, Little, who is quickly becoming more of a shopping queen than me (seriously, … [Read more...]
The California Wine Club, a discount, and a giveaway
October 13, 2011 By 17 Comments
Ladies (and gents, of course), I have one word for you: WINE. Did you relax? Did you get a tiny bit excited? Did you think "ahhh. Relaxation. Calming down after a long day." Yeah. I did to. So when I was approached by the California Wine Club to try out three months of Premium Club membership, you can imagine my response. Two bottles of wine delivered to my house? Well, I would love that! But I live in Pennsylvania, and we have horrible (opinion here, but a very common opinion!) liquor … [Read more...]
You could win a Cabbage Patch Kid as cute as this one
October 6, 2011 By 122 Comments
Remember back in the '80s when the moms went all crazy-like for Cabbage Patch Kids at Christmastime? Remember the fights in the aisles of Toys R Us? And the waiting lists at the stores? Okay. Probably not. More likely, you remember the stories of the gaga-going parents for these adorable little dolls. Everyone had to have one, right? Did you? I did. Her name was Ricki Sue, but I changed it to Melissa Sue the day I got her. That day was Mother's Day, 1983. My sisters and I came downstairs, … [Read more...]
Make your own Pizza Party + $300 giveaway from @RaguSauce #MomstheWord
September 24, 2011 By 776 Comments
I love entertaining friends. I love the idea of planning, getting set-up and surprising with the fun things we have to eat and experience. But I really like having easy, easy parties. So when I was asked to host a Ragu party, I wanted to go easy. While I first planned a spaghetti night, I was inspired by Ragu's instructions for grilled pizza and hosted a Make Your Own Pizza Party. It couldn't have been easier. We invited our very good friends, Mike and Stacey and their family, to join us for … [Read more...]
Last chance! Enter the #backpack11 #giveaway to win a backpack worth over $750
September 15, 2011 By 4 Comments
Okay, folks. This is it. This is your absolute last opportunity to enter to win a backpack full of prizes worth over $750. I'm drawing the winner tonight, and she or he will be contacted this weekend. So. Go. Enter. Now. And then enter on all the other backpack bloggers' websites. We're each giving away one bag of prizes: TechSavvyMama by Leticia Barr @TechSavvyMama Clueless Mama by Laurie Cooper, @Clueless_Mama Formerly Gracie by Grace Duffy, @GraceDuffy Savvy Sassy Moms by … [Read more...]
5 ways you can help Communities in Schools
September 12, 2011 By 2 Comments
Working with Communities in Schools this summer has opened my eyes to an inspirational set of heros, people who devote parts of their lives to helping young adults to improve their own lives. I've read stories about kids who turned their lives around. I've heard from people who were once considered "at risk" and have had help to turn their own lives. It's really true: it takes a village. Communities in Schools becomes that supportive village for at risk children, the village that holds hands and … [Read more...]
