Author Archives: Julie Kenney
Gift Wrap 101: Super Easy Shabby Chic Country Wedding Gift Basket
Julie Kenney in Crafty Blogaholic, Style Blogaholics - 4 comments - posted on Apr 11th, 2013With vintage, shabby chic weddings all the rage, we wanted to show you a super easy way to put together a shabby chic country gift basket that is sure to be a hit! This project is inexpensive and only needs a few items that can be found at your local dollar or craft store… You’ll need: Apple Bushel Basket … search your local thrift store to see if you can find a hidden gem (like the one above for 99 cents) or purchase online from Hobby Lobby ($7.99). Faux Flowers and Natural Paper Shreds … find colors to coordinate with the wedding you … Continue reading
Top 10 Picks: Spring Fashion Accessories in Coral and Aqua
Julie Kenney in Style Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Apr 4th, 2013Hello Spring! Time to add some bright colors to your wardrobe. Check out The Gifting Experts top picks in coral and aqua… 1. Frehiwot scarf by Fashionable (rose red) $36.00, 2. Mel Macadamia Gladiator Sandals $42.00, 3. Elastic Hair Ties–Aqua and Coral Chevron Set, $10.00, 4. Geometric Chevron Necklace, $25.00, 5. Coach Legacy Motif Small Wristlet, $68.00, 6. Pink and Blue Topaz Earrings, $45.00, 7. Society 6 Tribal #4 iPhone Case (by Haleyivers), $36.00, 8. UGG Australia Bailey Button Boots in Aruba Blue, $275.00, 9. Fornash Gecko Bangle, (aqua/coral), $32.00, 10. TopShop Lucky Punch Out Arm Sunglasses (Coral), $32.00
Story Bots Learning for Kids by the Creators of Jib Jab!
Julie Kenney in For the love of parenting - 1 comment - posted on Feb 15th, 2013From the creators of the popular e-card service, Jib Jab, Story Bots takes the same concept we all love in their e-cards and designed a community just for kids! On Story Bots you and your children can watch learning videos, make videos with your own family pictures, create books and even print out activity sheets. With new content coming out every month, Story Bots will keep your children entertained while learning. The first 100,000 parents to sign up for an account will receive a FREE 3-month membership to try out the new service (no credit card required). Companion iPad app coming … Continue reading
The Gifting Experts Top 10 Picks: Protect Your New iPad Mini With These Stylish Cases!
Julie Kenney in Style Blogaholics - 6 comments - posted on Jan 10th, 2013Need a stylish accessory to compliment your latest Apple craving? The Gifting Experts has gathered up our top 10 iPad Mini cases that will not only protect your new investment but dress it up as well! 1. Breeze Case, $29.99, 2. Rotary Case with Belt Buckle, $26,95, 3. QQ-Tech® Removable Detachable Wireless Bluetooth ABS Keyboard PU Leather Case Tablet Stand, $30.99, 4. x-doria SmartStyle, $39.99, 5. ArmorBox Kido Series Light Weight Convertible Stand Case for iPad Mini, $24.99, 6. Land’s End Needle Point Case (Penguin and Dog shown), $13.99, 7. Otterbox iPad Mini Defender Series, $69.95, 8. mini BookBook, $69.99, 9. The Sentinel™ … Continue reading
Gifts We Love: Getting Ready for Hanukkah!
Julie Kenney in Holiday Blogaholics - 3 comments - posted on Dec 7th, 20121. Hanukkah Letterpress Holiday Coasters (set of 8), $16.00, 2. Jeremy’s Dreidel Book, $12.21, 3. Stainless Steel Hanukkah Latke Server, $8.89, 4. Custom Dreidel Stamp, $49.95, 5. How Do Dinosaurs Say Happy Chanukah?, $11.55, 6. KidKraft Chanukah Set, $39.00, 7. Hebrew ABC Blocks, $37.00, 8. Chai Ceramic Cookie and Craft Stamp, $6.99, 9. Hanukkah Baby Socks (0-12 months), $5.50, 10. Glowing Menorah, $32.95 Check out more holiday gift picks at TheGiftingExperts.com!
Snack with Purpose…Limited Edition KIND Cubes Just in Time for the Holidays!
Julie Kenney in For the love of food, Holiday Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Nov 2nd, 2012If you haven’t yet enjoyed a KIND bar, you are missing out! KIND creates wholesome concoctions full of yummy dark chocolate, fruit, nuts and spices to appease even the pickiest of eaters. With their natural whole nut and fruit bars melting the hearts of snackers everywhere, they have recently announced their limited edition line for the holidays curated by Arianna Huffington, Bobbi Brown and Grace Potter. All three cubes benefit a different charity and contain four different flavors of KIND bars (20 bars total) retailing for $42.95. Also check out how you can join the KIND movement and pay it forward. Click Here to join … Continue reading
Reduce Your Junk Mail and Go Shopping!
Julie Kenney in Organized Chaos Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Oct 30th, 2012Tired of all the catalogs you get in the mail? Catalog Spree is an online site that allows you to browse over 300 popular catalogs all in one place! From Macy’s to Sharper Image to Coldwater Creek, you can view the complete catalog, click on the item to see more details and even purchase the product online. Rather use your iPad for browsing? Catalog Spree has a free app for that too! Name of Site: Catalog Spree Type of Products: Over 300 free online retail catalogs
Treat Your Neighbors This Halloween with BOO Bags!
Julie Kenney in Holiday Blogaholics - 0 comments - posted on Oct 17th, 2012Need a creative way to celebrate Halloween with your neighbors this year? We are loving the tradition of BOO Bags. All through the month of October neighborhoods are ringing door bells, leaving a yummy bag of candy (small trinkets or carmel apple kits!) and dashing! After you have been BOO-ed, you simply hang a sign on your door that professes you have been tagged and then BOO two of your neighbors until the entire neighborhood has been BOO-ed. Need some ideas for BOO Bags? Check out Simple Girl (at left), Squidoo (step by step pictures), Centsational Girl