News
Nationwide casting call for teen girls who can sing!
Do you know a teen girl who is a fabulous singer? If so, you may want to encourage her to send in an audition video to TheTalentShow.com. The executive producers of Gossip Girl, Vampire Diaries and Pretty Little Liars are looking for female singers, 16-24 to audition for Talent – a hot new web series [...]
Target stores to sell gift cards… for Facebook!
This is an interesting story… today’s news announced that Target stores will soon begin selling gift cards for Facebook. These gift cards can then be used to purchase virtual products for games on the world’s most popular social networking site. Beginning September 5, 2010, customers can buy a gift card in increments of $15, $25, [...]
Carrots to be repackaged and marketed to kids like… junk food!
Did you see this article in USA Today that discussed how baby carrots will be part of a new marketing campaign strategy? The nation’s biggest producer of baby carrots is planning on using ultra cool and colorful packaging, nifty slogans, and strategic placement in school vending machines to encourage kids to buy and eat the [...]
Get a FREE American flag from Armstrong Flag Co.
I actually found this offer a couple of weeks ago, but I wanted to make sure it was valid first before I shared it. The Armstrong Flag Company is offering free 3 x 5 made in the U.S.A. outdoor American flags. The only requirement is that you become a fan on their Facebook page and [...]
Product Review Video: TubularGreetings.com
If you’re looking for a cute and clever way to send a unique gift, check out TubularGreetings.com. I think these are the neatest little things and would be perfect for any occasion. LOVE IT!!! *Disclaimer: A complimentary sample of this item was sent in exchange for an honest opinion and review. No other form of [...]
Mom bloggers: Join the ‘Back to School Blog Tour’
Even though my little one is still too young to officially start school, I decided to take part in this fun blog tour. It begins the week of September 6 and is open to any and all bloggers who are interested in participating. The way it works is that everyone will post anything they want [...]
AOL’s dumb tool for parents to ‘spy’ on kids when they’re online
Apparently, AOL has developed this new thing that allows parents to monitor their kids while they’re online. The only problem is that the kids have to agree to be monitored… WHAT??! Here’s an excerpt: “AOL, in partnership with SocialShield, is launching AOL SafeSocial, a $9.99-per-month service that lets parents monitor their kids’ online activities without [...]
My interview with YouTube gurus Blair and Elle Fowler
I had the opportunity to interview Blair and Elle Fowler from YouTube about back to school fashion and makeup trends. The video starts off with me asking questions to TLC’s fashion guru, Jorge Ramon. Hope you enjoy this interview as much as I did…
Emani Minerals are truly a cruelty free product
I have a passion for animals and children, I love them both and I cannot stand when anyone purposely inflicts pain and unnecessary suffering on either. That’s why I am a big supporter of PETA’s “Caring Consumer Project” which is a database of information that has been gathered on the animal-testing policies of cosmetics and [...]
‘Schoolhouse Expo’ is the online convention for homeschooling parents
Since I recently decided to homeschool my son, I’ve been scouring the internet for information. I recently came across a website called SchoolhouseExpo.com and I learned about their upcoming online convention for homeschooling parents. This unique virtual event takes place from October 4 – 8, 2010. The five days will feature conference speakers who will [...]
Giveaways
Product Review and Giveaway: myScentEssence *CLOSED
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like their home to smell nice. I really love candles, but with a two year old and a very active dog in the house, I’ve had to limit using anything with an open flame. However, I recently tried a product from a company called myScentEssence. They offer a line [...]
Product Review and Giveaway: Thera Wise *CLOSED
As a mom who loves natural products, I love recommending things that can really help you and your family. I recently tried the Thera Wise line of all-natural plant therapy ointments. There are four different products in this line: HmR – hemorrhoids SHO – skin healing VpR – decongestant Ac+ – acne Each one is [...]
Money Monday
Money Monday: An easy way to budget
photo credit: RambergMediaImages For today’s Money Monday, I thought I’d share a tip that I spoke about in one of my recent podcasts. It’s all about an easy, yet effective way to budget your money, and it’s even easy for your kids to do it too! This podcast recording is only about four minutes long. [...]
Money Monday: Rebates… reward or rip off?
Rebates have become increasingly popular in the last few years on a lot of items and certainly on electronic items and computers. Rebates of $20, $50 or $100 are not uncommon. I’ve even seen items advertised as “free after rebate”. Do these rebates come under the heading of “too good to be true?” Some of [...]
Work at Home
New resources and support for WAHMs
Stay-at-home moms starting work-at-home businesses is nothing new. Following in the footsteps of Mary Kay home parties and the Avon lady, modern work-at-home moms are starting businesses of every type – from solopreneur consulting practices to multi-million dollar product companies. What is new is the amount of support and resources that are now available to [...]
The best 7 work at home jobs right now
In an article on ABCnews.com, the seven hottest work at home jobs right now are: Business analyst/Consultant Graphic Designer Freelance Public Relations/Writer Personal Chef/Caterer Virtual Assistant Customer Service Representative Business Coach So what do think of this list? I agree with all of it because I know people working at home performing all of these [...]
Reviews
Book Review: ‘Tutor in a Book’ by Alexandra Mayzler
Tutor in a Book: Better Grades as Easy as 1-2-3 Since the kids are going back to school, I thought now would be a great time to share a resource that I found to be extremely helpful for parents. It’s a new book titled “Tutor in a Book: Better Grades as Easy as 1-2-3″ by [...]
Product Review Video: Pop On Pals
Video of my son playing with his Pop On Pals, plus my thoughts… *Disclaimer: A complimentary sample of this product was provided in exchange for an honest opinion and review. No other form of compensation was received.
