Archive for the ‘Home and Decorating’ Category
Thursday, April 10th, 2008
Gaiam is your source for organic, eco-friendly, and fair trade everything, including bedding, home decor, personal care, clothing, wellness products, baby clothing and more.
I love the idea of organic, but get tired of the look of raw cotton. If you think environmentally friendly means plain and boring, then you ...
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Wednesday, March 12th, 2008
Guests at my baby shower were oowing ahhing over the diaper cake centerpiece from Diaper Cakewalk. I received the Blue Caramel Diaper Cake (pictured), which perfectly coordinated with the blue and chocolate invitations and decorations selected by the shower hosts.
I've purchased diaper cakes as presents for other baby showers in the past, so I could ...
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Tuesday, March 11th, 2008
Easter is early this year. Even if the weather is chilly, you can still throw a great Easter Egg Hunt Party using these tips from my friend Martie Duncan.
I can't wait to make the Marshmallow Peeps Cake (check out Martie's article for more info). What a great decoration. I know Peeps ...
Posted in Cooking, Entertaining, Food, Home and Decorating, Parties | 2 Comments »
Friday, March 7th, 2008
Looking for a gift for a new mom? While traditional gifts like flowers are always popular, consider giving an unconventional gift like food delivery to make mom's life a bit easier. I recently had the opportunity to sample food from HomeBistro.com.
Home Bistro is a gourmet meal-delivery service. Unlike ...
Posted in Baby Gifts, Cooking, Food, Mommy Gifts, Nutrition | 1 Comment »
Monday, February 18th, 2008
Munching on delicious, fresh-from-the-oven cookies is one of my favorite remedies for the winter blues. While I love making traditional chocolate chip cookies, there's something exciting about trying a new recipe.101 Easy Peasy Cookie Recipes by Lucinda and Heather Wallace is chock full of easy-to-make, original cookie recipes like Chocolatey ...
Posted in Cookbooks, Cooking, Recipes | 3 Comments »
Wednesday, February 13th, 2008
Tired of being supermom? Miss hanging out with your girlfriends? Instead of going out on the town, indulge in your favorite guilty pleasures during a Girls' Night-In party.Party-expert Martie Duncan gives tips for planning the perfect, no-fuss Girls' Night-In Party in her new series at MSN. You can serve everything ...
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Sunday, February 3rd, 2008
When I was in college, I often threw fun, no-fuss parties. After graduation, entertaining grew more time-consuming....and more expensive. I would spend hours in the kitchen making recipes from Martha Stewart and Bon Appetit, worry about my wine selection, and completely stress myself out in an attempt to throw the ...
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Tuesday, January 22nd, 2008
Make bedtime fun with plush animal nightlights by Cloud B. The Twilight Turtle and Twilight Ladybug both project a starry night sky on the nursery ceiling in your choice of colors. Both adorable and educational, these nightlights make an ideal baby gift.Twilight Turtle users can select from amber, blue or ...
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Monday, December 17th, 2007
I've written before about how to give your nursery an upscale look without busting your budget by adding a few personalized accessories or custom furniture. I recently discovered another affordable source of personalized framed prints, clocks, pillows and more. Olive Kids personalized products are made to-order, and they coordinate perfectly ...
Posted in Contests, Nursery Decor, Personalized | 119 Comments »
Friday, December 14th, 2007
Here's a decorating tip for the time and cash-starved. With FuntoSee's Room Make-Over kits, it's possible to redecorate your child's nursery or playroom in just twenty minutes and for less than $100.Each Room Make-Over Kit is full of giant, pre-cut stickers. The stickers are incredibly easy-to-use. Just peel them ...
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