October 2007

A Retro Giveaway — Pedal Car or Record Player — Take Your Pick

by Susan October 31, 2007 749 comments

I wasn’t there, but I think I would have loved the Fifties. Of course I love the conveniences of our present day technologies and the respect and equality women have earned, and I likely wouldn’t [...]
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Wordless Wednesday — Happy Halloween

by Janice October 31, 2007 73 comments

Julia, in her Halloween chicken costume, kisses her little pumpkins — sister Sophia and cousin Olivia. (Sophia is in the middle, next to Julia.) Thanks to Uisce for creating Wordless Wednesday. Check out the Official [...]
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Gigi Blanki Winners

by Jennifer Donovan October 30, 2007 0 comments

The winners of our Gigi Blanket Giveaway are #98 Ken #11 Charlsie #10 Shannon If you want to order, one for yourself, our readers have been offered a 10% discount. Just click here and you [...]
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Downsize Your Diaper Bag

by Susan October 30, 2007 493 comments

It’s about the essentials. When you trim it all down, sometimes all you really need are diapers, wipes and maybe some cream. And you need them within a hand’s reach. My Royal Heinie Diaper Purse [...]
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Tackle It Tuesday – Front Hall Clean Up

by Janice October 30, 2007 27 comments

Click here to get the banner code and start tackling. Why I hoped no one came to the front door this weekend… I can use the “new baby” excuse no longer. This mess must go! [...]
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5 Minutes for Books — ScreamFree Parenting

by Jennifer Donovan October 29, 2007 274 comments

This is review one of two. For the other one, click here. ScreamFree Parenting by Hal Edward Runkel is a unique parenting book (or revolutionary, as he describes it in his subtitle). Lest you think [...]
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5 Minutes for Books — Any Day with Hair is a Good Hair Day

by Jennifer Donovan October 29, 2007 34 comments

Have you been thinking pink this month? In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, I’ve gone pink in my purchasing from bagels to kitchen sponges to potholders. So many companies have created special products or [...]
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5 Minutes Around The Blogosphere – Week 7

by Kailani October 28, 2007 1 comment

CONTESTS & GIVEAWAYS Over at An Island Life, I’m having a few events going on right now: 2007 Halloween Costume Contest – Best Child’s Costume, Best Adult’s Costume, & Best Pet Costume A Poopasnuffas T-shirt [...]
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Taking a Personalized Book to a Whole New Level

by Jennifer Donovan October 27, 2007 77 comments

The First Adventures of Incredible You is unique on many levels. The colors and drawings are so bright and vivid, and they showcase a story that is sweet and poignant. The personalization truly goes a [...]
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Getting Strong With The Wiggles

by Susan October 27, 2007 447 comments

Do your kids like to wiggle? Since Julia was a little baby, the Wiggles have held a top spot in our DVD player. The lure of these singing and dancing Aussies even pulls Jackson away [...]
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