Dapper Snappers Review & Giveaway (Closed)...

 If you have a child who is lean for their height, you have dealt with the frustration of finding pants that fit properly.   My toddler daughter has a  tall and lean build, so I have experience in this area.  Toddler belts can be cumbersome for children who are in the midst of developing potty skills, so they are out.   While I have found a couple brands that make interior adjustable waistbands, selection can be ...

Swanky Aprons Review & Giveaway (Closed)...

Review Swanky Aprons is an online boutique specializing in vintage style aprons.  The owner Jamie started the site in 2009, and has managed to keep down the prices on the great designer aprons she sells, by maintaining low overhead costs.  Swanky Aprons currently carries two well known lines of designer vintage style aprons, Flirty Aprons and Jessie Steele Aprons. I received the Original Women’s Pink and Chocolate...

Custom Clothing Embellished with Swarovski Crystal...

This is the Fancy Initial T-Shirt I mentioned. I was just looking over the selection at JustJen.com, an online custom clothing boutique.  They offer a wide selection of  sportswear, as well as,  aprons and lingerie.  Just Jen has a great bridal section, but since I’m already happily married, I focused on the little girls clothes.  I liked several of the designs, but was particularly fond of the Fancy Intitial...

Oopsy Review & Giveaway...

Review I recently had the pleasure of reviewing the products and service of  Oopsy.  The owner Beth offers a wide selection of items: T-shirts, mouse pads, business cards, binders, neck ties, Keds and even postage stamps are just a few of the products she offers.  These can be ordered in one of Oopsy’s own designs or custom design made especially for you. While many of Oopsy’s business card and binder...

No Better Deal on a Play Kitchen...

About 3 weeks ago, I won a $50 gift code from NoBetterDeal.com, during a twitter party.  The code was promptly sent a few days later.  I browsed around at the time, but decided to hold off til after the holidays.  Last week, I went on the site and saw a Pink Retro Play Kitchen from Kid Kraft.  It was open box ands priced $51 with $3.95 shipping.  After 10% off from a discount code, my total was under $50.  This play...

Join the Warm & Fuzzy Campaign and Support To...

1-800-FLOWERS.com has launched it’s “Warm & Fuzzy Campaign.  The goal of this campaign is to raise $5000 for ToysForTots.  If you would like to help raise this money for Toys for Tots, and assist in supplying toys for needy children, it doesn’t have to cost you a dime. Just send a Secret Santa greeting though the Warm & Fuzzy campaign, on 1-800-Flowers FaceBook page.  The greetings are very...

How do You Give Back During the Holidays?...

Giving back to those in need especially during the holiday season, isn’t just helpful to the  community, it also teaches our children good values.   It can be humbling to remember, that no matter how bad your own situation looks this year, there are families far worse off.  We often get caught up in our own difficulties.  It can be therapeutic to remember, that if your family has a roof over it’s head,...

Tips for Saving Money this Holiday Season...

Everyone seems to be on a tighter budget this year, and most people are looking for ways to save money. There are many ways to save a few dollars, all of which add up. Even though Christmas is only a few weeks away, you can save a little on your regular budget, as well as grabbing great gift bargains. With some effort, under your tree can look just as full as any other year. Saving on Your Regular Budget Don’t be shy...

Green Tips for Purchasing Cookware & Utensils...

Everyone is going green these days.  Our family has been working on making our home more eco-friendly.  We look for energy star appliances, use cfls, bypass the disposable cups & plates, look for high percentages of recycled content in products and make sure to recycle all we can. An  often overlooked area to green your home is in your cookware choices.  Here I will cover a few green tips, for the purchase of...

Handmade Finds of the Day: Nov 7th, 09...

I frequently browse Etsy and Artfire, and also search for interesting handmade fair trade goods.  I decided to start sharing some of my finds here. Today I came across this cute little girls hat in Crotchet Momma J’s Etsy shop. She has it reasonably priced at $10 ($2 ship in US).  I can’t crochet or knit so I’m impressed I also stopped in the website of one of my favorite local artisans.  Glorious...