Monthly Archives: October 2011
When you think about “trick or treating”, the idea is really about dressing up, knocking on doors and asking for treats. In addition to dressing up and acting your “part”, it’s a great excuse to ask for something – just for the heck of it! A very freeing concept for someone like myself, as I was raised with the idea that you should never ask for anything, even help, because it supposedly bothers other people or somehow makes you look weak. (I beg to differ!!) So Halloween is cool for asking and if you haven’t done so yet, you should get … Continue reading
DON’T smoke Crack…and…Here’s how to WIPE your Crack…there is a lot of crack talk in my house…
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HighScore House helps motivate kids by turning household responsibilities into a game, where kids earn stars that they can redeem for real rewards (chosen by them and their parents). The game isn’t just fun, it helps teach kids value habits like delayed gratification and goal setting. Enter to win one of 5 iTunes Gift Cards all week long! Continue reading
Do you love Safari Toys like we do here? Our parent testers certainly love their quality toys and accessories for kids! Each piece is meticulously painted by hand, is phthalate and lead free and meets or exceeds all safety standards, which means that kids can play safely! Enter to win an awesome prize pack this week! Continue reading
We’re pretty sure most of you out there could use more quality sleep, and to help out with that we’re giving away an awesome PTPA Winning Sound + Sleep Sound Therapy System to one lucky reader! Continue reading
The Arm & Hammer Diaper Pail by Munchkin is the ultimate nursery must-have and you can win one all week long! Continue reading
Are you often confused by things you hear women saying in the nail salon? The gym? Browsing Ann Taylor and The Gap? Have no fear, Anna Lefler to the rescue with Chicktionary: From A-Line to Z-Snap, The words every woman should know. While browsing twitter profiles one day (don’t ask, I find amusement in interesting places), I noticed this in Anna’s profile: Obviously, I was totally intrigued, being a chick, a logophile as well as a sesquipedalian*. As well, I mean, her picture! It has a MOUSTACHE on it. Who wouldn’t want to read a book written by someone whose Twitter profile has a MOUSTACHE on … Continue reading
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[/caption]If this doesn’t scare you, nothing will. Here are the calorie counts for the most popular Hallowe’en candies… plus, how long you’d have to exercise to burn off a single tiny little piece! BOO!
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