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Entries from August 31st, 2009

JumpStart, Meet the Wii.

August 31st, 2009 · 2 Comments · product reviews

I’ve mentioned before that our family has been been a big fan of JumpStart educational games for children. Our 13 year old played many of the games at different developmental stages.
Fast forward 13 year and enter the age of the Wii. Like a lot of people, “Wii” love this new technology as well, frequently engaging [...]

Take a Stroll With Me – Week 4

August 26th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Stroll Around the Blogosphere

The Basics of Blogging

Blogger Users: Should You Use a Custom Domain?
Tips For New Bloggers – (this is no longer maintained but still good info)

Every Blogger Should Know

Dreamstime – Stock Photos
Mr. Tweet

For The Working Mother

Battling Mommy Brain: 6 Strategies to Boost Brain Health
Starting a Home Business: Developing Your Time Management Skills

So You Say You’re Not Creative

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HP Photosmart Premium with TouchSmart Web: A Giveaway

August 24th, 2009 · 748 Comments · giveaways

UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway is #238…Jamie!

Leave it to HP to come up with something revolutionary…again.

I’m a huge fan of HP; of their products and their services like SnapFish and Creative Studio. I’m also a fan of practicality and affordability.

That’s why I’m thrilled to be sharing an opportunity with you to win the new [...]

Take A Stroll With Me – Week 3 (and a Bonus!)

August 19th, 2009 · 7 Comments · Stroll Around the Blogosphere

I have a special little treat to add to this weeks stroll. Consider it a sale, free with purchase, or a 5 dollar bill you find on a sidewalk, sort of thing. I was looking for a vintagey (that’s a word, right?), shabby chic kind of Twitter button. And low and behold, Google as I [...]

Paint Your Life: A Review

August 18th, 2009 · 1 Comment · product reviews

I have to admit; I’ve never really been a big fan of oil paintings. When I even think of the term, the cheap, reproduction versions used in hotel rooms comes to mind first.
But my mind has been changed thanks to PaintYourLife.

This innovative company got the idea of taking your photos and turning them into artwork. [...]

Decorating…SnapFish Style {A Giveaway}

August 14th, 2009 · 57 Comments · giveaways

UPDATE: The winner of this giveaway (randomly selected) is #43, Jdaniel4smom! Congratulations!
I love photographs. I love to scrapbook them, share them with friends, and decorate with them.
We recently moved into a new house…a blank canvas laid out right before me. I’ve been spending the last few weeks planning, placing, hammering and saying “a little to [...]

Take A Stroll With Me – Week 2

August 12th, 2009 · 1 Comment · Uncategorized

Let’s take a little stroll, meet the neighbors, do some window shopping…
The Basics of Blogging

Blissfully Domestic: How To Blog
Urban Giraffe: How To Install A Wordpress Plugin

Every Blogger Should Know

Carbonite: Online File Backup System
PhotoBucket

For The Working Mother

Mom Bloggers Club
5 Minutes 4 Mom

So You Say You’re Not Artsy

Home Sanctuary
Oh My Crafts

You Name It

Metropolitan Mama: Fashion Finds
TinyPrints

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Design Focus: Adventures In Babywearing…Twitter Page

August 7th, 2009 · 2 Comments · display case

When I started blogging, I wanted to be the perfect student. So I tried to glean all the awesome blogginess from my bloggy mentor, Metropolitan Mama. One of the ways I did this was to totally steal copy her blogroll. I figured if those blogs were good enough for her, they were good enough for [...]