February 2010

Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ‘10 Contest

February 27, 2010

Mabel’s Labels introduced a contest, Mabel’s Labels BlogHer ‘10 Contest, this week that I’m super excited to participate in! The winner will get sponsorship to BlogHer ’10 in NYC (I’m going, already bought my ticket!), and a one year paid blogging gig. (I didn’t know you could blog for money-interesting! ) Here’s an adorable video [...]

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swagbucks saturday roundup: link up!

February 27, 2010

Have you heard of Swagbucks? It’s a search tool for the web that rewards you with free “swagbucks” which you can use to buy prizes, “swag”, or gift cards. You also earn more swagbucks for referring friends. It’s pretty simple to set up: Sign Up. Install the toolbar. Search. Earn Swagbucks! Refer friends to earn [...]

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Snow Day Activities for all ages

February 26, 2010

Yesterday and today we have been stuck at home with snow swirling all around us outside. It looks like a snow globe at times, lovely, clean, white and swirling, swirling, swirling. The kids have been cooped up so much this winter. With colds, with a sick mom, with snow too deep or windy to play [...]

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Totsy Review and Invite: Posh Baby and Kid Gear for less

February 25, 2010

I am so excited to share Totsy with you today. Totsy has been on my radar for awhile since 2 of the most fashionable blogging moms on the web are the face of Totsy. Nicole Feliciano of MomTrends.com and Audrey McClelland from MomGenerations.com are moms and fashionistas. I follow both of them, and loved what [...]

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Open Sky Project: ¢entsible shop is open for business!

February 24, 2010

I’m open for business! I’m partnering with Open Sky Project to bring you my very own ¢entsible shop! As you can see I’m just getting up and running, but new products will be added over the next few weeks. Each product is handpicked by me to fit my quality standards. Most products I feature will [...]

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Family Meetings: The Benefits

February 24, 2010

This is a guest post by Emily Geizer, creator of Child Perspective, the site parents turn to for simple and effective parenting solutions. You can contact Emily directly through the site to ask any specific parenting questions.  She is also offering a FREE parenting e-course, called A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting. Read more about the [...]

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Independently Wealthy Women: a 6 week course on smart money management for women

February 24, 2010

I rarely try to sell you on products, but this is a product I am proud to be a part of. Independently Wealthy Women * is a 6 week course for women, by women, about women that is designed to help you live a wealthier life. The series includes ELEVEN 1 hour phone conferences with the [...]

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The Next Great Young Chef Contest by Kiwi

February 23, 2010

Kiwi is searching for the Next Great Young Chef! Kids ages 4-17 can send in a video of your little chef making their favorite original recipe using the sponsor’s products or send a photo of the finished recipe including a text version of the recipe! Sponsored products include: Annie Chun’s, Wholesome Sweeteners, Nielsen-Massey Vanilla, and [...]

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Check Cashing: an alternative to big banks?

February 23, 2010

I came across an article on NPR recently about check cashing companies as an alternative to banks. As a personal finance writer, I have always considered check cashing companies to be predatory. They provide a service to people, but charge exorbitant rates, and are generally found in low income areas where people are more likely [...]

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Shopping guide: The “Should I Buy It?” Test

February 22, 2010

About a month ago my girls were playing in the living room behind a chair. They were building a tent. A crash and bang later, and the sole lamp in the living room, a floor lamp with a glass shade, was gone. I was a bit upset, but it was a free to us lamp, [...]

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