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Take an additional 40% off on sale items at Ann Taylor Loft

Take an additional 40% off on sale items at Ann Taylor Loft

Use coupon code NEW40 to take an additional 40% off already marked down prices at Ann Taylor Loft. ... (Continue reading)

Giveaway: Jewels & Pinstripes “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” Celebrity Baby Bag ($700 value)

Giveaway:  Jewels & Pinstripes “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” Celebrity Baby Bag ($700 value)

Giveaway:  Enter to win a Jewels and Pinstripes “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” Celebrity Baby Bag The Jewels and Pinstripes Summer 2010 “Let’s Hear it for the Boys” Celebrity Baby Bags have recently been gifted to the new arrivals of Creed Frontman... (Continue reading)

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Inside Scarlett’s closet: jeggings

Inside Scarlett’s closet: jeggings

Scarlett, age 3, refuses to wear any pants that are not leggings. No zipper nor button shall pass over her hips. “Stretch pants or no pants” is her motto. Ryan and I are partial to jeans. Her big brother Julian has... (Continue reading)

The Last Song: A Cute Movie for the Fam this Labor Day Weekend

The Last Song:  A Cute Movie for the Fam this Labor Day Weekend

For the family all play, Miley Cyrus’s latest movie the Last Song is a cute romance that the tweens and teens will love.  It’s a little bit corny but definitely entertaining and cute and age-appropriate for Miley Cyrus fans.  Plus... (Continue reading)

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A Fun Night Out with Suave Beauty

A Fun Night Out with Suave Beauty

Thursday night, I had several local bloggers come out to my house for a night of pampering and fun courtesy of Suave. My friend Lauren, a local hair stylist, came for the evening and used Suave products on our hair to... (Continue reading)

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Frigidaire Friday: My new Washer & Dryer have finally arrived!

Frigidaire Friday:  My new Washer & Dryer have finally arrived!

The third time is apparently the charm because on the third delivery attempt from my local appliance guys, I finally have my brand new Affinity Washer and Dryer from Frigidaire!  (First delivery try, they ordered the wrong dryer; second time... (Continue reading)

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Flashback Friday: A look at August

First, some real nostalgia. I looked back in our archives and saw what we published on this same day in 2006: Spend a week in Hampstead (London, baby!) The mom who wrote up this one week itinerary for baby-friendly London... (Continue reading)

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Fashion Friday: Fun Fall Bags

Fashion Friday: Fun Fall Bags

Time to put away that bright and summery looking summer bag and head for something trendy for the fall. Here are a few fun bags that are stylish and fitting for the fall: Can’t Beat the Price on this Giraffe... (Continue reading)

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Ugg, Pediped & More at Olly Shoes: Plus 10% off coupon code

Ugg, Pediped & More at Olly Shoes: Plus 10% off coupon code

Hey all, good until end of day today, here’s a coupon code for 10% off at OllyShoes.com:  Olly_10_disc Use it at check-out to receive 10% off your order, plus get free shipping when you order $75 or more worth of shoes. ... (Continue reading)

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September’s Here: Time to Start Thinking about Halloween with these Coupon Codes

September’s Here: Time to Start Thinking about Halloween with these Coupon Codes

September is upon us and any Mom who has shopped for Halloween knows that now is the time to do it. (There’s nothing more frustrating than going to search for costumes the week before Halloween and finding everything picked over!)... (Continue reading)

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Graduating our rookie kids

Graduating our rookie kids

Today the babies that inspired this website start public Kindergarten. Holy macaroni and cheese. A moment of reflection today. As Julian and Holden have grown, we’ve grown the site, adding activities for toddlers, then preschoolers. But now what? As Heather and I struggle... (Continue reading)

Great headphones for kids: JVC Flats

Great headphones for kids:  JVC Flats

Technically these aren’t “children’s” headphones.  But I don’t know about the rest of you, but the ear buds that come with Apple products (iPhone, iPod) don’t seem to stay in my kids’ ears all that well.  In fact, they pretty... (Continue reading)

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30% off Gap, Old Navy & Banana Republic today with coupon code

Such a great coupon code.  I used one last week to order some items and am tempted again!  Use coupon code RETAIL30 TODAY ONLY (August 31st) to receive 30% off your order at Gap, Old Navy & Banana Republic.... (Continue reading)

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Reader tip: Waterproof your photography

Reader tip: Waterproof your photography

One of our longest-time readers, LauraC, sent us this tip. Although it’s late in the summer, I want to share it because it’s super useful, and also because I adore these pictures of Laura’s twin boys in the pool. I was... (Continue reading)

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Stylish Laptop Bag from Mobile Edge; 50% off at Amazon

Stylish Laptop Bag from Mobile Edge; 50% off at Amazon

If I didn’t already own 4 other laptop bags, I would totally scoop up this deal.  Normally $99.99, this Mobile Edge Milano Laptop Handbag is marked down to $49.99 on Amazon.  It comes with free shipping too! It’s made out of... (Continue reading)